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spirulina
[ spahy-ruh-lahy-nuh ]
/ ˌspaɪ rəˈlaɪ nə /
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noun
Microbiology. any of three species of the cyanobacteria genus Arthrospira, especially A. platensis, which is widely cultivated as a dietary supplement.
the dietary supplement itself, which is a source of protein, vitamins, and antioxidants: Add a spoonful of powdered spirulina to your morning smoothie.
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Words nearby spirulina
spirometer, spironolactone, spiroplasma, spirt, spirula, spirulina, spiry, spissatus, spit, spital, spit and polish
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How to use spirulina in a sentence
Vaxa Technologies is cultivating spirulina algae indoors, and a new study found that its process is carbon-neutral and emissions-free.
This Vertical Farm Grows Carbon-Neutral Algae Next to a Geothermal Power Plant|Vanessa Bates Ramirez|September 23, 2022|Singularity HubSpirulina is often found growing with Oscillaria, and forms purple patches on wharves.
The Sea-beach at Ebb-tide|Augusta Foote ArnoldIn Spirulina the filaments are spirally twisted like a corkscrew and also have a vibrating movement.
The Sea-beach at Ebb-tide|Augusta Foote Arnold
British Dictionary definitions for spirulina
spirulina
/ (ˌspɪrʊˈlaɪnə, -ˈliːnə) /
noun
any filamentous cyanobacterium of the genus Spirulina : processed as a valuable source of proteins and other nutrients
Word Origin for spirulina
from New Latin spirula small spiral
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