blue-green

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Last year, scientists in the country announced they had launched successful trials spraying the soil with cyanobacteria, also known as "blue-green algae" -- a method that helps retain moisture and facilitate tree rooting.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

Standing on two legs, the blue-green robot has claw-like grippers rather than hands and can lift up to 35 pounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

These findings show that marine algae have evolved specialized pigments not only to absorb the blue-green light available underwater but also to withstand the damaging effects of intense sunlight.

From Science Daily • Oct. 22, 2025

Lough Neagh, like many other freshwater bodies including Lough Erne, is once again experiencing blue-green algal blooms.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025

Dorian turned around a hedge, almost crashing into a figure of blue-green velvet.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas