The branch of biotechnology that uses biological process to overcome environmental problems

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

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

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context biochemistry English) The use of biological organisms, usually microorganisms, to remove contaminants, especially from polluted water

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Bioremediation is a waste management technique that involves the use of organisms to remove or neutralize pollutants from a contaminated site . According to the United States EPA, bioremediation is a “treatment that uses naturally occurring organisms to ...