Definitions

1. noun

A group of organisms that are closely related to each other and usually inhabit the same area.

“The city is home to a large cyano of algae in its polluted lake.”

2. adjective

Relating to or denoting cyanobacteria or cyanobacterium.

“The cyano bacteria were found in the contaminated water.”

3. adjective

Relating to or denoting cyanine, a class of organic compounds.

“The cyano dye was used in the chemical reaction.”

4. noun

A type of chemical compound that contains a carbon-nitrogen triple bond.

“The researcher studied the properties of cyano compounds.”

5. prefix

Relating to or denoting cyan, blue-green, or blue.

“The cyano pigment was used in the painting.”