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chlorophyllous

chlorophyllous

9.9
A plant part with green color that helps the plant make food from sunlight
  • adjective
  • /klɔːrəˈfɪləs/
  • Specialized
: clorofílico
  • The chlorophyllous leaves of the tree give it a vibrant green color, indicating its ability to photosynthesize.

Examples

  • Some plant tissues are less chlorophyllous and therefore lighter in color.

  • The scientist examined several chlorophyllous algae under the microscope.

  • Leaves that appear chlorophyllous are able to perform photosynthesis efficiently.

  • The chlorophyllous plants thrive in sunlight.

  • Many chlorophyllous organisms are vital for photosynthesis.

  • Plants that are chlorophyllous are essential for converting sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

  • Organisms that are chlorophyllous, such as certain algae and plants, play a crucial role in the ecosystem by producing oxygen.

Synonyms

chlorophyllose
vschlorophyllous
  • Specialized
9.9

Containing chlorophyll, the green substance in plants that helps them make food

has identical meaning but differs in ending, using -ous instead of -ose

Surface Forms

chlorophyllous positive

Morphology

chlorophyllous = chlorophyll (transparent) = chlorophyll + ous

The adjective is formed by attaching the productive suffix '-ous' to the noun 'chlorophyll', yielding 'having or relating to chlorophyll'.

Etymology

Chlorophyllous comes from chloro- meaning 'green' and phyll- meaning 'leaf', the same parts you see in chlorophyll. So, chlorophyllous describes something that has the green pigment in leaves and can use light to make food, which explains why we use it for green plant parts.