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 | ||