Word
algal
Phoneticsal·gal
US/ˈæɫɡəɫ/
UK/ˈælɡəl/
Definition
adj. relating to algae, which are simple plants that live in water. You use this to describe things like algae growth or the color of the water.
adj. relating to or derived from algae. Often used in biological or environmental contexts to describe aquatic organisms or their byproducts.
Examples
“The lake water turned green due to algal growth.”
“Scientists are studying algal blooms to understand how rising temperatures affect local ecosystems and water quality.”
“The bioreactor was designed to harness algal photosynthesis, converting carbon dioxide and sunlight into oxygen and biomass for further industrial processing.”
Examples
simple
“The lake water turned green due to algal growth.”
contextual
“Scientists are studying algal blooms to understand how rising temperatures affect local ecosystems and water quality.”
complex
“The bioreactor was designed to harness algal photosynthesis, converting carbon dioxide and sunlight into oxygen and biomass for further industrial processing.”
Real-World Examples
“An algal bloom is the rapid growth of algae and other plant-like microorganisms.” “Nitrogen downstream feeds algal blooms that starve rivers of oxygen and kill fish, and it can contaminate the drinking water that local communities rely on.” “Meanwhile, overuse of phosphorus-based fertilizers contributes to algal blooms and dead zones in waterways worldwide.” Etymology
From alga + -al.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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