Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One who studies algæ or seaweeds; one skilled in algology; an algist.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun One learned about algæ; a student of algology.
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- noun One who studies
algology .
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While an algologist is a functionary not generally employed by water companies -- in fact, a man trained in the physiology of algæ is difficult to find -- nevertheless, it is highly important, as the department views it, to have the coöperation of an expert versed to some extent in the biological examination of drinking water.
The Home Medical Library, Volume V (of VI) Kenelm Winslow
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