Bioremediation

Pronunciation: /ˈˌbaɪoʊˈɹɪˌmidieɪʃən/

Bioremediation (noun)

  1. A method of removing or reducing harmful pollution by using living organisms that break down the substances.

Examples

  • Bioremediation uses microbes to clean contaminated soil.
  • Bioremediation can clean polluted water using living organisms.