Meaning

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

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

originEtymology tree Proto-Indo-European *gʷeyh₃-der. Ancient Greek βῐ́ος (bĭ́os) Ancient Greek βῐο- (bĭo-)der. English bio- English remediate Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English -ion English remediation English bioremediation From bio- +…

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