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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMicroalgae
/ˈmaɪ.kroʊˌæl.ɡiː/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A diverse group of photosynthetic microorganisms found in both freshwater and marine environments.
"Microalgae are used in the production of biofuels due to their high lipid content." - 2
Single-celled or multicellular organisms that can perform photosynthesis and are often used in aquaculture and as dietary supplements.
"Spirulina is a type of microalgae that is popular as a health supplement."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'mikros' meaning small, combined with the Latin 'algae' referring to marine plants or seaweed. The term emerged in modern scientific literature during the mid-20th century with the advancement of phycology and biotechnology to differentiate microscopic photosynthetic organisms from macroalgae.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Microalgae" is said worldwide
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microalgue
Transliteration: mee-kroh-alg
"Les microalgues sont essentielles pour l'écosystème aquatique."
Mikroalgen
Transliteration: mee-kroh-al-gen
"Mikroalgen sind eine wichtige Nahrungsquelle für viele Wasserlebewesen."
microalghe
Transliteration: mee-kroh-al-geh
"Le microalghe sono utilizzate nella produzione di biocarburanti."
microalgas
Transliteration: mee-kroh-al-gas
"Las microalgas son una fuente importante de nutrientes."
microalgas
Transliteration: mee-kroh-al-gas
"As microalgas são utilizadas na indústria de alimentos."
सूक्ष्म शैवाल
Transliteration: sookshma shaivaal
"सूक्ष्म शैवाल जल पारिस्थितिकी में महत्वपूर्ण हैं।"
微藻
Transliteration: wēi zǎo
"微藻在水生态系统中起着重要作用。"
미세조류
Transliteration: mi-se jo-ryu
"미세조류는 수생 생태계에서 중요한 역할을 합니다."
微細藻類
Transliteration: bisai sorui
"微細藻類は水生生態系において重要な役割を果たします。"
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