noun
- Plural of bioremediation; the use of living organisms (such as bacteria or plants) to remove or neutralize pollutants and contaminants from soil, water, or air.
Usage: technical; environmental science
Examples
- Several bioremediations of contaminated industrial sites have successfully reduced heavy metal levels.
- The company implemented multiple bioremediations using native plants to clean up the polluted wetland.
- Bioremediations involving engineered bacteria have shown promise in treating oil spills.
- Environmental agencies are funding bioremediations to restore the river ecosystem.
- These bioremediations offer a cost-effective alternative to traditional chemical cleanup methods.