English Explanatory Dictionary

biomat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A clogging layer of typically densely packed decaying organic matter which impedes the downward flow of water.
  2. A restrictive layer that develops beneath the distribution lines of the soil absorption system of septic tanks at the gravel-soil or bed-soil interface.

Word forms

biomat biomats

Etymology

From bio- + mat.

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