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n. The use of biological agents, such as bacteria or plants, to remove or neutralize contaminants, as in polluted soil or water.

n. The use of biological organisms, usually microorganisms, to remove contaminants, especially from polluted water

n. the branch of biotechnology that uses biological processes to overcome environmental problems.

n. the branch of biotechnology that uses biological process to overcome environmental problems

n. the act of treating waste or pollutants by the use of microorganisms (as bacteria) that can break down the undesirable substances

"BP has a team set up to evaluate different proposals around chemical solutions or bioremediation, which is using natural microorganisms that can digest oil to speed up natural processes."

biotechnology    biotech    treatment    handling