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Noun: chloroplast  'klo-ru,plast or 'kló-ru,plãst
  1. Plastid containing chlorophyll and other pigments; in plants that carry out photosynthesis

Derived forms: chloroplasts

Type of: plastid

Encyclopedia: Chloroplast

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