noun
- Plural of chlorophyll; green pigments found in plants and algae that absorb light energy for photosynthesis.
Usage: Usually used in plural form when referring to multiple types or molecules; Technical/scientific term
Examples
- Chlorophylls are essential for converting sunlight into chemical energy in plants.
- The different chlorophylls absorb different wavelengths of light.
- Scientists study chlorophylls to understand how photosynthesis works.
- Leaves contain several types of chlorophylls that give them their green color.
- The chlorophylls in algae help these organisms thrive in water.