Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A chlorophyl-like coloring-substance found in the Dinoflagellidia; the green principle of chlorophyl.

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  • noun biochemistry Any water-soluble derivative of chlorophyll in which the central magnesium atom is replaced (often with copper), and a number of side-chains are converted into sodium salts.

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Examples

  • A very important section of Willstätter's work on the chemical structure of chlorophyll is represented by his investigations into the colour components, the "chlorophyllin", and other "phyllins" and derivatives formed from it.

    Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1915 - Presentation 1966

  • "chlorophyllin", containing magnesium, which forms the remaining part.

    Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1915 - Presentation 1966

  • Conducted by the Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University (OSU), the study found that chlorophyllin

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010

  • The chemical that gives spinach its dark green color, chlorophyllin, proved to reduce the risk of liver cancer in research by the National Academy of Sciences.

    KITV.com - Local New 2010

  • Conducted by the Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University (OSU), the study found that chlorophyllin

    Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Ians 2010

  • The chemical that gives spinach its dark green color, chlorophyllin, proved to reduce the risk of liver cancer in research by the National Academy of Sciences.

    WSOCTV.com - Local News 2010

  • The chemical that gives spinach its dark green color, chlorophyllin, proved to reduce the risk of liver cancer in research by the National Academy of Sciences.

    WSBTV.com - Local News 2010

  • The chemical that gives spinach its dark green color, chlorophyllin, proved to reduce the risk of liver cancer in research by the National Academy of Sciences.

    Channel3000.com - Local News 2010

  • Cyvex Nutrition is offering alfalfa 95 percent, a sodium copper chlorophyllin ingredient that has shown antioxidant and green colorant potential.

    NutraIngredients-USA RSS 2010

  • The chemical that gives spinach its dark green color, chlorophyllin, proved to reduce the risk of liver cancer in research by the National Academy of Sciences.

    10News.com - Local News 2010

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