biofouling
The accumulation of living organisms on a wetted surfaceThe accumulation of living organisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae and invertebrates) on a wetted surface.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The accumulation of living organisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae and invertebrates) on a wetted surface.
Origin
From bio- + fouling.From bio- + fouling.
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Forms
plural: biofoulings| Singular | biofouling |
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uncountable
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedantibiofouling
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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