algae-killing
|al-gae-kill-ing|
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/ˈæl.dʒiˌkɪl.ɪŋ/
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/ˈæl.ɡiˌkɪl.ɪŋ/
destroys algae
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'algae-killing' is a compound formed in English from 'algae' and 'killing', where 'algae' refers to simple aquatic plants and 'killing' means to destroy or cause death.
Historical Evolution
'Algae-killing' was formed in modern English by combining the noun 'algae' and the present participle 'killing' to describe something that kills algae.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it simply described the act of killing algae, and it continues to be used in this sense today.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of destroying or killing algae.
The pond was treated with an algae-killing chemical.
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Last updated: 2025/07/27 09:53