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1. bioremediation
noun. the act of treating waste or pollutants by the use of microorganisms (as bacteria) that can break down the undesirable substances.
Synonyms
- treatment
Antonyms
- unloading
Etymology
- bio- (English)
- βίος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- remediation (English)
- -ion (English)
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2. bioremediation
noun. the branch of biotechnology that uses biological process to overcome environmental problems.
Synonyms
- biotechnology
Etymology
- bio- (English)
- βίος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- remediation (English)
- -ion (English)
Sentences with bioremediation
1. Noun, singular or mass
In the first five years after the accident, the oil was disappearing at a rate of about 70 percent due to successful bioremediation.