bioremediation

Plural: bioremediations

Noun

• the branch of biotechnology that uses biological process to overcome environmental problems
• the act of treating waste or pollutants by the use of microorganisms (as bacteria) that can break down the undesirable substances
• The use of biological organisms, usually microorganisms, to remove contaminants, especially from polluted water.

Related Words

bioaccumulation, bioremediate, bioremediated, biosequestration, biosynthesis, hyperaccumulation, phytoextraction, phytomining, semisynthesis