Bioremediation (Noun)
Meaning 1
The branch of biotechnology that uses biological process to overcome environmental problems.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
The act of treating waste or pollutants by the use of microorganisms (as bacteria) that can break down the undesirable substances.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The process of bioremediation involves the introduction of beneficial microorganisms into a contaminated environment to clean pollutants.
- The city is investing in a bioremediation program to clean up the oil spill that devastated the local ecosystem.
- The scientist is researching ways to enhance the efficiency of bioremediation methods to deal with hazardous waste disposal.
- The goal of bioremediation is to create a healthy and thriving ecosystem where pollution was once present.
- Through the process of bioremediation, industrial wastewater treatment facilities are able to restore natural balance to aquatic ecosystems.