chromoplast

[ kroh-muh-plast ]

noun

, Botany.

1. a plastid containing coloring matter other than chlorophyll.

chromoplast

/ ˈkrəʊməˌplæst /

noun

1. a coloured plastid in a plant cell, esp one containing carotenoids

chromoplast

/ krō′mə-plăst′ /

1. A plastid in plant cells that synthesizes and contains pigments other than chlorophyll, usually yellow or orange carotenoids.
2. See Note at photosynthesis

Word History and Origins

Origin of chromoplast¹

First recorded in 1880–85; chromo- + -plast

Example Sentences

The biologic principles present are chlorophyll, chromoplast, lipoids and vitamines; these are ferments or enzymes.

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