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biofouling

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Meaning

  1. noun The accumulation of living organisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae and invertebrates) on a wetted surface.

Similar words

macrofouling biodeposition biofilm bioburden bioturbation bioencrustation bioaccumulation bacterial flora biomat bioturbidation

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Word family

biofoulings

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