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chlorella definition

chlo·rella (klō rel′ə, klôr el′ə)

noun

any of a genus (Chlorella) of microscopic, unicellular, green algae with spherical cells: several species are rich sources of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats

Etymology: ModL < chlor(o)- + L -ella, fem. dim. suffix

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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