biorecovery
The use of biological agents to recover metals from low-grade oresThe use of biological agents (typically microorganisms) to recover metals from low-grade ores
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The use of biological agents (typically microorganisms) to recover metals from low-grade ores
(uncountable)The cleanup of biological material, typically at a crime scene
Origin
From bio- + recovery.From bio- + recovery.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable