blue-green

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The natural option, a blue-green microalgae called spirulina, proved to be too costly and thick in consistency, causing factory equipment to clog during candy production.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

Nevertheless, a cheeky portion of blue-green paint contorts itself into a standing position in the corner, fighting against the weight that urges the rest of the work Earthward.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

That leads to agricultural run-off which contributes to water pollution, damage to sensitive habitats, and blue-green algal blooms in Lough Neagh and elsewhere.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

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

In structure and pigment content they are the images of prokaryotic blue-green algae.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas