cyanosite

/ˌsaɪænoʊˈsaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical or theoretical site or location associated with cyanobacteria or other organisms that produce cyan pigment.

“The team of scientists studied the cyanosite to better understand the effects of environmental changes on cyanobacterial growth.”

2. noun

A hypothetical site or location on a planet or celestial body where conditions are suitable for the growth of cyanobacteria.

“The astrobiologist searched for a cyanosite on Mars where cyanobacteria could have potentially existed in the past.”

Synonyms

  • cyanobacterial site
  • cyanophyte habitat

Antonyms

  • achloric site
  • barren terrain