algae
водорість
водоросль
Alge
Algal organisms viewed collectively or as a massAlgal organisms viewed collectively or as a mass; algal growth.
UK/ˈæl.ɡiː/US/ˈæl.d͡ʒi/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable, usually)Algal organisms viewed collectively or as a mass; algal growth.
(countable, usually)A particular kind of alga.
More definitions
- primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves
Forms
plural: algae / algaesSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- primitive chlorophyll-containing mainly aquatic eukaryotic organisms lacking true stems and roots and leaves:alga
Word family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular
- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable