red algae

red al·gae

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [red al-jee]
- /rɛd ˈæl dʒi/
- /red ˈæl.ɡiː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [red al-jee]
- /rɛd ˈæl dʒi/

Definitions of red algae words

noun plural red algae the numerous algae that constitute the phylum Rhodophyta, which contain a red pigment in addition to chlorophyll. The group includes carrageen, dulse, and laver 0
noun red algae any of a division (Rhodophycota) of photosynthetic thallophytes, including reddish, brownish-red, pink, or purple algae that form shrublike masses in the depths of the oceans 0

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Origin of red algae

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55

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red algae popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% 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.