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algoid

algoid

9.9
Like green growth that forms on ponds and rocks
  • adjective
  • /ˈælɡɔɪd/
  • Specialized
: algoide
  • The pond was covered with an algoid film that shimmered in the sunlight.

Examples

  • The biologist noted an algoid texture on the surface of the rock samples.

  • Some microorganisms develop an algoid appearance under certain environmental conditions.

  • Look at that algoid!

  • This is an algoid organism.

  • The pond was covered with an algoid film that shimmered in the sunlight.

  • The biologist noted an algoid texture on the surface of the rock samples.

  • Some microorganisms develop an algoid appearance under certain environmental conditions.

Synonyms

algal
vsalgoid
5 6.8

Relating to algae, small plants that often grow in water

focuses on resembling or looking like algae rather than general relation

Surface Forms

algoid positive

Morphology

algoid = alga (semi-transparent) = alga + oid

Formed regularly from 'alga' + the productive suffix '-oid' meaning 'resembling', but many learners know the plural 'algae' rather than the singular 'alga' and the combining vowel 'o' may reduce immediate recognizability.

Etymology

The word algoid comes from algae, small water plants like 'seaweed', plus the ending -oid, which means 'like', as in humanoid. So, something called algoid looks or acts like 'algae'.