algae-enriched
|al-gae-en-riched|
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/ˌælɡiː ɪnˈrɪtʃt/
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/ˌæl.dʒiː ɪnˈrɪtʃt/
made richer by algae
Etymology
'algae-enriched' is a modern compound formed from 'algae' + 'enriched'. 'Algae' comes from Medieval/Modern Latin 'alga' (plural 'algae'), originally from Ancient Greek 'ἁλγή' (halgē) meaning 'seaweed'. 'Enriched' is the past participle of 'enrich', from Old French 'enrichir' (en- + 'riche' meaning 'rich'), adopted into Middle English as 'enrichen'.
'algae' entered English from Medieval/Modern Latin 'alga', itself from Ancient Greek 'halgē' meaning 'seaweed'. 'Enrich' evolved from Old French 'enrichir' into Middle English 'enrichen' and then the past participle form 'enriched' was used to form compounds like 'algae-enriched'.
Initially the elements meant 'seaweed' (algae) and 'made rich' (enriched); combined in modern usage they mean 'made richer or supplemented by the addition of algae'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing added algae or seaweed as an ingredient or supplement.
The company launched an algae-enriched fertilizer to improve soil health.
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Adjective 2
having an increased content of algae in order to enhance nutritional, ecological, or functional properties.
Researchers tested an algae-enriched fish feed to boost omega-3 levels in farmed fish.
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Last updated: 2025/12/23 01:45