chlorophyll

The word “chlorophyll” has 3 syllables: chlo-ro-phyll

It's pronounced as /ˈklɔːrəfɪl/


What is synonym and antonym for chlorophyll?

In the thesaurus, “chlorophyll” has 3 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for chlorophyll along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for chlorophyll

  • green pigment
  • photosynthetic pigment
  • plant pigment

Antonyms for chlorophyll

  • absence of chlorophyll
  • colorless pigment
  • non-photosynthetic pigment

Meanings of chlorophyll

  • noun
    1. Any of a group of green pigments that are found in the chloroplasts of plants and in other photosynthetic organisms such as cyanobacteria.

Example Sentences

  • Chlorophyll gives plants their green color.
  • During photosynthesis, chlorophyll absorbs sunlight to produce energy.
  • The leaves lost their chlorophyll in autumn, turning yellow and red.
  • Scientists study chlorophyll to understand how plants convert light into food.
  • Without chlorophyll, plants would not be able to survive.

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to chlorophyll, such as: absence of chlorophyll, colorless pigment, green pigment, non-photosynthetic pigment, photosynthetic pigment, plant pigment.

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