algaeregulation
nounUK /ˈælɡiː ˌreɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
US /ˈælɡi ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/
Algaeregulation is the act of controlling how much algae grows in water.
The town used algaeregulation to keep the pond clean and safe for swimming.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Rules or laws made to limit algae growth in lakes and rivers.
New algaeregulation requires farms to reduce fertilizer runoff.
3. The natural process by which a body of water keeps its algae in balance.
Healthy wetlands show strong algaeregulation without any human help.
4. A scientific method of measuring and adjusting algae levels in a tank.
The lab's algaeregulation kept the fish healthy all year.