bioremediation

2 definitions found

bioremediation - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  bioremediation \bi`o*re*me*di*a"tion\, n.
     the branch of biotechnology that uses biological processes to
     overcome environmental problems.
     [WordNet 1.6]

bioremediation - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  bioremediation
      n 1: the branch of biotechnology that uses biological process to
           overcome environmental problems
      2: the act of treating waste or pollutants by the use of
         microorganisms (as bacteria) that can break down the
         undesirable substances