First Known Use: 1887
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chloroplast
noun chlo·ro·plast \ˈklȯr-ə-ˌplast\
Definition of CHLOROPLAST
: a plastid that contains chlorophyll and is the site of photosynthesis — see cell illustration
— chlo·ro·plas·tic \ˌklȯr-ə-ˈplas-tik\ adjective
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CHLOROPLAST Defined for Kids
chloroplast
noun chlo·ro·plast \ˈklȯr-ə-ˌplast\
Definition of CHLOROPLAST for Kids
: one of the tiny parts in a plant cell that contains chlorophyll and is the place where photosynthesis occurs
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chloroplast
noun chlo·ro·plast \ˈklōr-ə-ˌplast, ˈklȯr-\
Medical Definition of CHLOROPLAST
: a plastid that contains chlorophyll and is the site of photosynthesis and starch formation
—chlo·ro·plas·tic \ˌklōr-ə-ˈplas-tik, ˌklȯr-\ adjective
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