periphyton

pe·riph·y·ton

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-rif-i-ton]
- /pəˈrɪf ɪˌtɒn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puh-rif-i-ton]
- /pəˈrɪf ɪˌtɒn/

Definitions of periphyton word

noun periphyton the community of tiny organisms, as protozoans, hydras, insect larvae, and snails, that lives on the surfaces of rooted aquatic plants. 1
noun periphyton aquatic organisms, such as certain algae, that live attached to rocks or other surfaces 0
noun periphyton the tiny, aquatic plant and animal organisms that attach to objects in the bed of a body of water, as certain algae or insect larvae living on submerged plant stems and leaves 0

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Origin of periphyton

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

1940-45; probably peri- + Greek phŷton plant, -phyte, on the model of plankton

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Parts of speech for Periphyton

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periphyton popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

periphyton usage trend in Literature

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