English noun: bioremediation | |||
1. | bioremediation (cognition) the branch of biotechnology that uses biological process to overcome environmental problems | ||
Broader (hypernym) | biotech, biotechnology | ||
2. | bioremediation (act) the act of treating waste or pollutants by the use of microorganisms (as bacteria) that can break down the undesirable substances | ||
Broader (hypernym) | handling, treatment | ||
Domain category | bacteria, bacterium | ||