Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
algal
Adjective
/ˈæl.ɡəl/
Definition
Related to or composed of algae.
Examples
- Algal blooms can deplete oxygen in water bodies.
- Researchers are studying algal species for their potential uses in biofuels.
- The pond was covered in a thick layer of algal growth.
Meaning
The term ‘algal’ is used to describe anything that is associated with algae, which are simple, non-flowering, typically aquatic plants that can photosynthesize.
Synonyms
- Algae-based
- Algae-derived
