algal
adj.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.
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.
From alga + -al.
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Last updated May 31, 2026