B2nounnaturescience
US/ˈæl.dʒiː/
UK/ˈæl.ɡiː/
simple plants without stems or leaves that grow in water or on wet surfaces
In context
Green algae covered the surface of the pond in summer.
Some companies are growing algae to make fuel and food.
Too much fertilizer in the river caused algae to grow out of control.
Words that go with algae
noun + noun
- algae bloomAn algae bloom killed thousands of fish in the lake.
- algae growthAlgae growth can block sunlight from reaching the plants below.
adjective + noun
- green algaeGreen algae grow quickly in warm, still water.
- marine algaeMarine algae are used in some foods.
verb + preposition
- feed on algaeSome snails feed on algae on the rocks.
verb + noun
- remove algaeHe cleans the tank weekly to remove algae.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
algaesCorrect: algae