biorecovery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The use of biological agents (typically microorganisms) to recover metals from low-grade ores
  2. The cleanup of biological material, typically at a crime scene

Word forms

biorecovery

Etymology

From bio- + recovery.

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