cyanize

/ˈsaɪənaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become blue or blue-green in color, especially due to the presence of cyanobacteria in water

“The river began to cyanize after the algae bloom.”

2. verb

to make something cyan or cyan-blue in color

“The artist cyanized the painting to add a pop of color.”

3. verb

to turn or become blue or blue-green in color, especially as a result of chemical or biological processes

“The copper oxide began to cyanize when exposed to air and water.”

Synonyms

  • azure
  • blue

Antonyms

  • bleach
  • decolorize