Word: protochlorophyll
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
to
chlo
ro
phyll
Definition: A pigment that is converted to chlorophyll by the action of light
Morphemes:
Affix: proto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to protons and/or positive charge.
Affix: chlorophyll
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a group of green pigments that are found in the chloroplasts of plants and in other photosynthetic organisms such as cyanobacteria.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: chlorophylle
Language: fr
Decoded: chlorophylle
PoS: Noun
Meaning: chlorophyll