waterbloom

/ˈwɔːtərbloʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A flowering of algae or cyanobacteria on the surface of water, typically in a lake or reservoir.

“The waterbloom in the lake was caused by excessive nutrients from nearby agricultural runoff.”

Synonyms

  • algal bloom
  • cyanobacterial bloom

Antonyms

  • clear water
  • water clarity