clorofilla

chlorophyll

noun kloh-roh-FEEL-lah Rare

Origin: From Greek khloros (green) + phyllon (leaf).

Usage Note

Clorofilla is the green pigment in plants responsible for photosynthesis. It is feminine: la clorofilla. The adjective clorofilliano (of or relating to chlorophyll) is used in scientific contexts. A common learner error is mispronouncing the double l — remember to hold it: FEEL-lah.

Examples

"Le foglie verdi contengono molta clorofilla."

Natural Translation

Green leaves contain a lot of chlorophyll.

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