1. a scientist who studies algae
Usage: scientific

Examples

• The algologist collected water samples from the lake to study microscopic algae.
• Marine algologists research seaweed species in coastal waters.
• The university hired a new algologist to lead their aquatic botany program.
• As an algologist, she specializes in freshwater algae classification.
• The algologist’s research focuses on algae used in biofuel production.