Kloropil (en. Chlorophyll)
klo-ro-pil
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A green pigment found in the leaves of plants responsible for the process of photosynthesis.
Chlorophyll is essential for the life of plants.
Ang kloropil ay mahalaga para sa buhay ng mga halaman.
Chlorophyll gives a green color to plants.
Because of chlorophyll, plants turn green in summer.
Dahil sa kloropil, ang mga halaman ay nagiging berde sa tag-init.
Chlorophyll is crucial in the photosynthesis process as it absorbs solar energy.
Without chlorophyll, plants cannot photosynthesize.
Kung walang kloropil, hindi makakapagpotosintesis ang mga halaman.
Etymology
From the Greek words 'chloros' meaning 'green' and 'phyllon' meaning 'leaf'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
chlorophyll of plants
The color that gives life and strength to plants.
kloropil ng halaman
Related Words
photosynthesis
The process by which plants make food using sunlight.
potosintesis
green
The color associated with nature and plants.
berde
Slang Meanings
A person who is very happy or attractive.
My friend is so chlorophyll, everyone is drawn to him.
Sobrang kloropil ng barkada ko, lahat ng tao nahihila sa kanya.
A person with a great personality.
Wherever we go, he is the chlorophyll of the group, always full of life.
Kahit saan kami magpunta, siya ang kloropil ng grupo, laging puno ng buhay.
A person who gives energy and zest to others.
He is the chlorophyll at the office, he energizes everyone.
Siya yung kloropil sa opisina, lahat ng tao napapasigla niya.