CultureAugust 11, 2026
microalgae
MY-kroh-al-jee
Definition
A type of microscopic, single-celled alga that is increasingly being used as a source for producing alternative, sustainable proteins.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'mikros' meaning small and the Latin 'alga' meaning seaweed. The term was adopted into scientific English to describe algae that can only be seen with a microscope.
In the news
The article mentions microalgae as an example of a novel alt protein that is now being produced through the process of large-scale industrial fermentation.
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