Biocorrosion

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    biological or biochemical corrosion (typically by microorganisms) uncountable

    "Biofilms can also lead to biocorrosion of drinking water pipes or industrial facilities [5 ] and contamination in food processing plants, causing food spoilage [6, 7 ]."

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"Biofilms can also lead to biocorrosion of drinking water pipes or industrial facilities [5 ] and contamination in food processing plants, causing food spoilage [6, 7 ]."

Etymology

From bio- + corrosion.

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