biocontrol

[ bahy-oh-kuh n-trohl ]
/ ˌbaɪ oʊ kənˈtroʊl /

noun

biological control.

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Origin of biocontrol

bio- + control

Words nearby biocontrol

biocoenology, biocoenosis, biocompatibility, biocomputing, biocontainment, biocontrol, bioconversion, biocorrosion, biocybernetics, biocycle, biocytin
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Scientific definitions for biocontrol

biocontrol
[ bī′ō-kən-trōl′ ]

See biological control.
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