noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The use of biological agents (typically microorganisms) to recover metals from low-grade ores uncountable
2. 2
   The cleanup of biological material, typically at a crime scene uncountable

Etymology

From bio- + recovery.

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