chlorella

[ kluh-rel-uh ]

noun

1. any freshwater, unicellular green alga of the genus Chlorella.

chlorella

/ klə-; klɔːˈrɛlə /

noun

1. any microscopic unicellular green alga of the genus Chlorella: some species are used in the preparation of human food

Other Words From

• chlo·rel·la·ceous [klawr-, uh, -, ley, -sh, uh, s, klohr-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of chlorella¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1890; chlor- ¹, -ella

Word History and Origins

Origin of chlorella¹

C19: from New Latin, from chloro- + Latin -ella, diminutive suffix

Example Sentences

Protein ingestion increased blood amino acid concentrations, but most rapidly and with higher peak responses following consumption of spirulina compared with mycoprotein and chlorella.

From Science Daily

Later, he blended a potpourri of nutritional supplements — moringa, matcha, maca, chlorella, açaí and a half-dozen others — into a thick protein shake.

From New York Times

In addition to being packed with numerous vitamins and nutrients, it's also a great source of plant-based protein and, along with its algae cousin chlorella, is one of the most under-the-radar supplements around.

From US News

Aloe vera, chlorella and blue green algae, all known for their skin-fortifying powers, are delivered straight into the bloodstream.

From Los Angeles Times

The best source of prana is freshwater algae called chlorella, Potter says.

From US News