What does bioremediation mean?
noun
The use of living organisms or their byproducts to remove pollutants from the environment, often used in the cleanup of contaminated soil, water, or air.
Example
"The company used bioremediation to clean up the oil spill by introducing microorganisms that broke down the petroleum products."
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