Biocolonization
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Colonization (typically of a surface) by biological organisms. uncountable
"The shorter interval is likely because biocolonization becomes disfiguring more quickly once it has been established. The rate of recolonization may also have increased because horizontal surfaces of capstones were not cleaned […]"
- 2 Colonization (and taking control) of populations or states by taking control of their agricultural resources and making them reliant on the colonizer's (bio)medical or agricultural (especially genetically-modified) supplies. uncountable
"The term "biocolonization" is used to describe the combined control of genetic and agricultural resources by a few multinational firms, which holds a powerful weapon for the invasion of cultures. Biocolonization is regarded as a real threat facing large sectors worldwide, particularly when it affects human food."
Example
More examples"The shorter interval is likely because biocolonization becomes disfiguring more quickly once it has been established. The rate of recolonization may also have increased because horizontal surfaces of capstones were not cleaned […]"
Etymology
From bio- + colonization.
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