Klorofil
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NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A green pigment found in plants, algae, and cyanobacteria, functioning as a solar light absorber to facilitate the process of photosynthesis. This substance is a crucial element in converting light energy into chemical energy to produce carbohydrates.
Synonyms & Variants
chlorophyl
Old spelling or English orthographic influence sometimes found in older technical texts.
klorofil
Standard Indonesian spelling absorbed from Latin or Greek.
pigmen fotosintesis
Technical term in biology referring to light-absorbing molecules.
zat hijau daun
A more common equivalent used in non-scientific contexts.
pigmen
Chlorophyll is a specific type of pigment.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term originates from the Greek words chloros meaning pale green and phyllon meaning leaf. It entered the Indonesian language via English chlorophyll and Latin. In scientific and formal Indonesian contexts, the use of this term is absolute for explaining biological mechanisms in plants. No significant slang variations exist due to its highly technical nature.
Real-world Usage
Proses fotosintesis pada daun sangat bergantung pada ketersediaan klorofil untuk menyerap energi cahaya.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.