algal
adjective/ˈælɡəl/
Frequency rank: #17,208 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or caused by algae.
Example sentence
The lake's surface was covered with thick algal blooms that turned the water green.
Synonyms & related words
- algae-related
- aquatic
- weedy
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