algae-growing
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/ˈælɡiːˌɡroʊɪŋ/
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/ˈældʒiːˌɡrəʊɪŋ/
growth or cultivation of algae
Etymology
'algae-growing' originates from Modern English as a compound of 'algae' and 'growing'. 'Algae' comes from New Latin 'alga' (plural 'algae'), originally from Latin 'alga' meaning 'seaweed'. 'Growing' comes from Old English 'growan' via Middle English 'growen', meaning 'to grow'.
'algae' entered scientific English usage from New Latin in the 18th century as the plural of 'alga' (seaweed), while 'growan' (Old English) became Middle English 'growen' and later the modern verb 'grow'. The compound 'algae-growing' is a modern formation combining the noun 'algae' with the present participle 'growing'.
Individually, 'algae' originally meant 'seaweed' and 'growing' meant 'becoming larger or developing'; together the compound evolved to mean either the cultivation/process of producing algae or adjectival description of conditions that promote algae growth.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act, process, or practice of cultivating or allowing algae to grow (often for research, biofuel, or aquaculture).
The facility focuses on algae-growing to produce biomass for biofuel trials.
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Adjective 1
characterized by or suitable for the growth of algae; supporting the development of algae (e.g., conditions or equipment).
They inspected the algae-growing tanks for nutrient balance and light exposure.
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Last updated: 2025/09/25 08:42