It comes from the Greek word "chloros," which means "pale green."
This root appears in many words related to the color green, like:
* Chlorophyll: The green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.
* Chlorine: A greenish-yellow gas that is used in bleaching and disinfection.
* Chloroplast: The organelle in plant cells that contains chlorophyll.
* Chlorosis: A condition in plants where leaves turn yellow due to lack of chlorophyll.