Noun: bioremediation
- The act of treating waste or pollutants by the use of microorganisms (as bacteria) that can break down the undesirable substances
"Bioremediation was used to clean up the oil spill"
- The branch of biotechnology that uses biological process to overcome environmental problems
"Bioremediation techniques were employed to clean up the oil spill"
Derived forms: bioremediations
Type of: biotech, biotechnology, handling, treatment
Encyclopedia: Bioremediation