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Kelp: meaning, definitions and examples

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kelp

 

[ kษ›lp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sea plant

Kelp is a type of large brown seaweed belonging to the order Laminariales. They typically grow in underwater forests in shallow ocean waters. This marine plant is known for its fast growth and can reach lengths of over 150 feet. Kelp plays a crucial role in the marine ecosystem by providing habitat and food for various marine organisms. It is also harvested for its nutritional and commercial value, used in products ranging from food to cosmetics.

Synonyms

algae, laminaria, seaweed

Examples of usage

  • Kelp forests are important habitats for marine life.
  • Many species of fish rely on kelp for shelter.
  • Kelp is often used in the production of alginate.
  • The health benefits of eating kelp are well documented.

Translations

Translations of the word "kelp" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคฒเฅเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Algen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rumput laut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐะผั–ะฝะฐั€ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wodorosty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ˜†ๅธƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท algue

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alga

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yosun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ด์กฐ๋ฅ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุญุงู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™asa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ryลกavka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตทๅธฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ morski alge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krapi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตาฃั–ะท ะฑะฐะปะดั‹ั€ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒฆแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก แƒœแƒ˜แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™niz yosunu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alga

Etymology

The word 'kelp' originates from the Old Norse word 'kelpr', which referred to seaweed in general. Its usage can be traced back to around the 14th century, where it was adopted into Middle English. The term has evolved in its meaning, but it has consistently been associated with large seaweeds that grow in marine environments. Kelp is significant not only ecologically but also economically, having been harvested for centuries in various cultures for its nutritional properties and utility in various industries. The understanding of kelp's role has expanded significantly, particularly with the increasing recognition of its environmental importance and its potential benefits in sustainable practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,963, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.