BIOREMEDIATION

bioremediation

(noun) the act of treating waste or pollutants by the use of microorganisms (as bacteria) that can break down the undesirable substances

bioremediation

(noun) the branch of biotechnology that uses biological process to overcome environmental problems

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

bioremediation (countable and uncountable, plural bioremediations)

(biochemistry) The use of biological organisms, usually microorganisms, to remove contaminants, especially from polluted water

Hyponyms

• mycoremediation

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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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