chlorella

American  

[kluh-rel-uh] / kləˈrɛl ə /

noun

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

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chlorella British  

/ klə-, klɔːˈrɛlə /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• chlorellaceous adjective

Etymology

Origin of chlorella

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

Example Sentences

Cultivated under controlled conditions, spirulina and chlorella are the two most commercially available algae that contain high doses of micronutrients and are rich in protein.

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