1. of, relating to, or caused by cyanobacteria (photosynthetic bacteria that produce oxygen)
Usage: technical; biology

Examples

• Cyanobacterial blooms in freshwater lakes can produce toxins harmful to aquatic life.
• The cyanobacterial mats covering the pond surface turned the water green.
• Scientists study cyanobacterial evolution to understand the origins of photosynthesis.
• Cyanobacterial infections in water supplies require immediate treatment.
• The cyanobacterial community in the soil contributes to nitrogen fixation.