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Categories: Soil contamination, Environmental terminology, Conservation projects, Environmental soil science, Ecological restoration

bioremediation bio-remediation Bio Remediation biological remediation Biomediation

The act of treating waste or pollutants by the use of microorganisms (as bacteria) that can break down the undesirable substances WordNet 3.0

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The act of treating waste or pollutants by the use of microorganisms (as bacteria) that can break down the undesirable substances WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

Bioremediation broadly refers to any process wherein a biological system, living or dead, is employed for removing environmental pollutants from air, water, soil, flue gasses, industrial effluents etc., in natural or artificial settings. Wikipedia

Degradation of polutants in environment by stimulating micro-organisms which feed on them Wikidata

The use of biological organisms, usually microorganisms, to remove contaminants, especially from polluted water. Wiktionary

Use of biological organisms to remove contaminants. Wiktionary (translation)

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treatment

biodegradation

environmental engineering

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bioretention

phytostabilisation

phytodecontamination technology

Bioremediation of radioactive waste