adjective
- containing or relating to chlorophyll; having the green pigment found in plants that enables photosynthesis
Usage: technical/botanical; often used in scientific contexts
Examples
- The chlorophyllous leaves of the oak tree absorbed sunlight throughout the summer.
- Algae are chlorophyllous organisms that thrive in aquatic environments.
- The chlorophyllous tissue in plant stems helps convert light energy into chemical energy.
- Scientists studied the chlorophyllous content of different plant species to understand photosynthetic efficiency.
- Chlorophyllous plants form the base of most food chains on Earth.