chlo·ro·phyl·lin
plural -s
Definition of chlorophyllin
1 : any of several water-soluble pigments derived from chlorophyll by hydrolysis with alkali with replacement of both the methyl and phytyl radicals by hydrogen or a metal
2 : any of various derivatives of chlorophyll (as copper chlorins) used as breath and body deodorants
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