chlorella
noun
chlo·rel·la
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Definition of chlorella
: any of a genus (Chlorella) of unicellular green algae
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The bun was enriched with chlorella, a microalga, and the sauce laced with sea lettuce, another common algae. — Marta Zaraska, Discover Magazine, "Raising the Steaks: How One City in the Netherlands Wants to Feed the World," 13 Mar. 2019 In this recipe, the matcha boosts circulation, tocos delivers high levels of vitamins D and E, chlorella detoxifies the skin, and manuka honey works as a soothing, antibacterial exfoliator. — Mia Adorante Christiansen, Bon Appetit, "5 Ways to Get Your Skin as Psyched About Spring as You Are," 3 May 2018 Add to a small ceramic bowl 1⁄2 tablespoon tocotrienols, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 teaspoon chlorella and mix well with the brush. — Mia Adorante Christiansen, Bon Appetit, "5 Ways to Get Your Skin as Psyched About Spring as You Are," 3 May 2018 For our hemp milk chai, chlorella powder plays a somewhat more subtle—but still notable—role. — Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appetit, "What Is Chlorella Powder and Why Do We Love It?," 23 Jan. 2018 Add to a small ceramic bowl ½ tablespoon tocotrienols, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 teaspoon chlorella and mix well with the brush. — Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, "5 Ways to Feel Better Now, According to CAP Beauty’s New Book," 2 Apr. 2018 Their Green Adaptogen Powder claims to boost energy and strengthen immunity with suma, maca, and chlorella. — Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appetit, "Are These Green Powders as Good for Us as They Claim?," 31 Oct. 2017 This cream gets great reviews for its ability to prevent wrinkles using chlorella extract, an ingredient that has gotten good results in scientific studies. — Kathleen Hou, The Cut, "Everything You Need to Know About Moisturizing Your Neck," 31 Oct. 2017 Greens proved to be the most beneficial, particularly the combination of spinach, spirulina, aloe vera, wheatgrass, blue-green algae, barley grass, chlorella, and kale, which is what her effervescent 8Greens tablet is made out of. — Christina Liao, Vogue, "4 Healthy Recipes From American Model Turned British Aristocrat Dawn Russell," 13 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'chlorella.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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chlorella
noun
chlo·rel·la
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Medical Definition of chlorella
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capitalized
: a genus of unicellular green algae potentially a source of high-grade protein and B-complex vitamins
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: any alga of the genus Chlorella