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(chlo-ro-plast) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a part of plant cells that makes food using sunlight.

Example Sentence

Chloroplast is an organelle containing chlorophyll for photosynthesis.

More Example Sentences

Leaves contain many chloroplasts for photosynthesis.

Synonyms

plastid; cell organelle; green body

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