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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any plastid in which a pigment is synthesized or stored
2. 2
   plastid containing pigments other than chlorophyll usually yellow or orange carotenoids wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

ciliaflagellumplastidvacuole

Etymology

From chromo- + -plast.

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