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What does the root word chlor mean?

The root word "chlor" comes from the Greek word "chloros", which means green.

This is why we see "chlor" in words like:

* Chlorophyll: The green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

* Chlorine: A greenish-yellow gas used in bleach and water purification.

* Chloroplast: The organelle in plant cells where photosynthesis takes place.

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