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phycology

[ fahy-kol-uh-jee ]

noun

  1. the branch of botany dealing with algae.

phycology

/ faɪˈkɒlədʒɪ; ˌfaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

  1. the study of algae

phycology

/ fī-kŏl′ə-jē /

  1. The scientific study of algae.

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Derived Forms

  • phyˈcologist, noun
  • phycological, adjective

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Other Words From

  • phy·co·log·i·cal [fahy-k, uh, -, loj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
  • phy·colo·gist noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of phycology1

First recorded in 1875–80; phyco- + -logy

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phycoerythrinphycomycete

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