algae

/ˈæl.dʒiː/

nounal · gae

Remember: **AL** + **GAE** sounds like “**AL** eats **G**reen **E**verywhere” — algae is often green and spreads in water.

Yes, it's algae. The tricky part is the ending: it’s **-gae** (sounds like “jee”), not **-gie** or **-gay**.

Definition

  1. nounsimple plant-like organisms (often green) that grow in water or in damp places; they can form a slippery coating or “bloom” on ponds, lakes, or oceans

Examples

  • Green algae covered the rocks near the stream, making them slippery.
  • The scientist studied algae to learn how it produces oxygen in sunlight.
  • Too much fertilizer can cause algae to grow quickly and turn a lake cloudy.

Synonyms

seaweedpond scumphytoplanktonkelp

Translations

ES algasPT algasFR algues

Common misspellings

algealgiealgyalgeaalgaialgeialgeaealgæ

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