chlorella

noun

chlo·​rel·​la klə-ˈre-lə How to pronounce chlorella (audio)
: any of a genus (Chlorella) of unicellular green algae

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This formula contains some herbal and less common ingredients like astragalus and chlorella. Miranda Galati, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024 This moisturizer in particular boasts wrinkle-smoothing properties—finding firming and toning benefits through botanicals like chlorella and ginkgo biloba. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2024 The short ingredient list contains some highly nutritious and antioxidant-rich plants like wheatgrass, moringa, chlorella, and spirulina, with no extra ingredients that could irritate a sensitive gut. Miranda Galati, Verywell Health, 3 Sep. 2024 Key Ingredients: Lemon-myrtle extract, chlorella extract, oat ceramides Size: 1.7 fl. Deanna Pai, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chlorella 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, genus name, from Greek chlōros

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chlorella was in 1904

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“Chlorella.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chlorella. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

chlorella

noun
chlo·​rel·​la klə-ˈrel-ə How to pronounce chlorella (audio)
: any of a genus of single-celled green algae that have been grown as a possible source of food

Medical Definition

chlorella

noun
chlo·​rel·​la klə-ˈrel-ə How to pronounce chlorella (audio)
1
capitalized : a genus of unicellular green algae potentially a source of high-grade protein and B-complex vitamins
2
: any alga of the genus Chlorella

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