algae

[ al-jee ]

/ ˈæl dʒi /

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plural noun, singular al·ga [al-guh]. /ˈæl gə/.

any of numerous groups of chlorophyll-containing, mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms ranging from microscopic single-celled forms to multicellular forms 100 feet (30 meters) or more long, distinguished from plants by the absence of true roots, stems, and leaves and by a lack of nonreproductive cells in the reproductive structures: classified into the six phyla Euglenophyta, Crysophyta, Pyrrophyta, Chlorophyta, Phaeophyta, and Rhodophyta.

Compare blue-green algae.

Origin of algae

<New Latin, plural of Latin alga seaweed

OTHER WORDS FROM algae

algal, adjective

Words nearby algae

al-Fustat, Alfvén, Alfvén wave, alg., alga, algae, Algar, Algaroth powder, algarroba, Algarve, algebra

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Example sentences from the Web for algae

We would have considered an algae bloom to be a welcome sign of ecological renewal.
Toledo: The Town Too Tough for Toxic Water|P. J. O’Rourke|August 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Algae, sponges and coral now cover nuns, small children, and the elderly upper class.
Artist Jason deCaires Taylor’s Underwater Sculptures Are a Sight to Sea|Justin Jones|April 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Glowing bacteria might live in our ceilings and light our homes, while algae bioreactors could supply food and fuel.
It’s the End of the World but We’ll Be Fine|Nick Romeo|May 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Newt Gingrich has been scoring points ridiculing the idea of algae as a fuel of the future.
Gas from Algae? Hilarious!|David Frum|March 16, 2012|DAILY BEAST

The rainbow of life in a coral reef is founded on the partnership between polyps and algae.
Here on Earth, The Forgotten Founding Father, and Other Reviews|The Daily Beast|April 30, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Against the walls Tom could see the great hydroponic vats that held the yeast and algae cultures that fed the crew of the ship.
Gold in the Sky|Alan Edward Nourse
The gas is sometimes withdrawn and the deposit produced in large part by the action of algae and other humble forms of plant life.
The Elements of Geology|William Harmon Norton
He regarded a bowl of algae as if about to make it disappear.
Greener Than You Think|Ward Moore
Solomon in all his glory had nothing on the algae; and the Queen of Sheba nothing on Cynthy.
Maw's Vacation|Emerson Hough
An aerator is used before filtration during the summer, when algae are likely to develop in the reservoir.
Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXXII, June, 1911|E. D. Hardy

British Dictionary definitions for algae

algae

/ (ˈældʒiː) /

pl n singular alga (ˈælɡə)

unicellular or multicellular organisms formerly classified as plants, occurring in fresh or salt water or moist ground, that have chlorophyll and other pigments but lack true stems, roots, and leaves. Algae, which are now regarded as protoctists, include the seaweeds, diatoms, and spirogyra

Derived forms of algae

algal (ˈælɡəl), adjective

Word Origin for algae

C16: from Latin, plural of alga seaweed, of uncertain origin

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Cultural definitions for algae

algae

[ (al-jee) ]

Primitive organisms that contain chlorophyll but do not have structures, such as xylem and phloem, to transport fluids. Algae sometimes contain only a single cell, and nowadays they are not considered members of the plant kingdom.

notes for algae

The most familiar algae are the greenish scum that collects in still water.

notes for algae

Algae supply a considerable part of the world's oxygen.

Medical definitions for algae

algae

[ ăl′jē ]

pl.n.

Any of various chiefly aquatic, eukaryotic, photosynthetic organisms, ranging in size from single-celled forms to the giant kelp.

单词	algae
释义	algae [ al-jee ] / ˈæl dʒi / SEE SYNONYMS FOR algae ON THESAURUS.COM plural noun, singular al·ga [al-guh]. /ˈæl gə/. any of numerous groups of chlorophyll-containing, mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms ranging from microscopic single-celled forms to multicellular forms 100 feet (30 meters) or more long, distinguished from plants by the absence of true roots, stems, and leaves and by a lack of nonreproductive cells in the reproductive structures: classified into the six phyla Euglenophyta, Crysophyta, Pyrrophyta, Chlorophyta, Phaeophyta, and Rhodophyta. Compare blue-green algae. Origin of algae <New Latin, plural of Latin alga seaweed OTHER WORDS FROM algae algal, adjective Words nearby algae al-Fustat, Alfvén, Alfvén wave, alg., alga, algae, Algar, Algaroth powder, algarroba, Algarve, algebra Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for algae We would have considered an algae bloom to be a welcome sign of ecological renewal. Toledo: The Town Too Tough for Toxic Water\|P. J. O’Rourke\|August 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Algae, sponges and coral now cover nuns, small children, and the elderly upper class. Artist Jason deCaires Taylor’s Underwater Sculptures Are a Sight to Sea\|Justin Jones\|April 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Glowing bacteria might live in our ceilings and light our homes, while algae bioreactors could supply food and fuel. It’s the End of the World but We’ll Be Fine\|Nick Romeo\|May 18, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Newt Gingrich has been scoring points ridiculing the idea of algae as a fuel of the future. Gas from Algae? Hilarious!\|David Frum\|March 16, 2012\|DAILY BEAST The rainbow of life in a coral reef is founded on the partnership between polyps and algae. Here on Earth, The Forgotten Founding Father, and Other Reviews\|The Daily Beast\|April 30, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Against the walls Tom could see the great hydroponic vats that held the yeast and algae cultures that fed the crew of the ship. Gold in the Sky\|Alan Edward Nourse The gas is sometimes withdrawn and the deposit produced in large part by the action of algae and other humble forms of plant life. The Elements of Geology\|William Harmon Norton He regarded a bowl of algae as if about to make it disappear. Greener Than You Think\|Ward Moore Solomon in all his glory had nothing on the algae; and the Queen of Sheba nothing on Cynthy. Maw's Vacation\|Emerson Hough An aerator is used before filtration during the summer, when algae are likely to develop in the reservoir. Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXXII, June, 1911\|E. D. Hardy British Dictionary definitions for algae algae / (ˈældʒiː) / pl n singular alga (ˈælɡə) unicellular or multicellular organisms formerly classified as plants, occurring in fresh or salt water or moist ground, that have chlorophyll and other pigments but lack true stems, roots, and leaves. Algae, which are now regarded as protoctists, include the seaweeds, diatoms, and spirogyra Derived forms of algae algal (ˈælɡəl), adjective Word Origin for algae C16: from Latin, plural of alga seaweed, of uncertain origin Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to algae These Uncommon Singular Words Sound So WrongIrregular English plurals are already a challenge, but did you know there are irregular singular nouns, too? You'll never look at spaghetti the same again. READ MORE Words related to algae seaweed, scum, dulse, kelp Cultural definitions for algae algae [ (al-jee) ] Primitive organisms that contain chlorophyll but do not have structures, such as xylem and phloem, to transport fluids. Algae sometimes contain only a single cell, and nowadays they are not considered members of the plant kingdom. notes for algae The most familiar algae are the greenish scum that collects in still water. notes for algae Algae supply a considerable part of the world's oxygen. The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved. Medical definitions for algae algae [ ăl′jē ] pl.n. Any of various chiefly aquatic, eukaryotic, photosynthetic organisms, ranging in size from single-celled forms to the giant kelp. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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algae

plural noun, singular al·ga [al-guh]. /ˈæl gə/.

Origin of algae

OTHER WORDS FROM algae

Words nearby algae

Example sentences from the Web for algae

British Dictionary definitions for algae

pl n singular alga (ˈælɡə)

Derived forms of algae

Word Origin for algae

Content related to algae

Words related to algae

Cultural definitions for algae

notes for algae

notes for algae

Medical definitions for algae

pl.n.