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Meaning of algology in English:

algology

Pronunciation /alˈɡɒlədʒi/

noun

mass noun

  • The study of algae.

    ‘The decision to attempt percutaneous chordotomy is made by the patient and physicians experienced in pain-relieving procedures at the department of algology.’
    • ‘The study of algae is called phycology or algology.’
    • ‘Phycology (or algology), a subdiscipline of botany, is the scientific study of algae.’
    • ‘The subject-matter, which includes fresh-water and marine algology, comprises a study of the algal groups and their reproduction.’
    • ‘He is a famous scientist in algology study, and has found 22 new species of algae.’