noun
- Plural of biocontainment; systems, facilities, or measures designed to prevent the escape of biological agents or organisms into the environment.
Usage: technical; often used in scientific and regulatory contexts
Examples
- The laboratory's biocontainments include specialized ventilation systems and sealed work areas.
- Strict biocontainments are required when working with pathogenic microorganisms.
- The facility upgraded its biocontainments to meet new safety standards.
- Researchers rely on multiple layers of biocontainments to protect both workers and the public.
- Biocontainments in genetic engineering labs prevent genetically modified organisms from escaping.