bioremediation

Noun
  1. The branch of biotechnology that uses biological process to overcome environmental problems (synset 106136508)
    is a type of: biotech, biotechnology - the branch of molecular biology that studies the use of microorganisms to perform specific industrial processes
  2. The act of treating waste or pollutants by the use of microorganisms (as bacteria) that can break down the undesirable substances (synset 101137484)
    referred to in: bacteria, bacterium - (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered to be plants
    is a type of: handling, treatment - the management of someone or something

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