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biocorrosion

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[bahy-oh-kuh-roh-zhuhn] / ˌbaɪ oʊ kəˈroʊ ʒən /

noun

  1. corrosion caused by or enhanced by bacteria or other microorganisms; biologically induced corrosion.

Etymology

Origin of biocorrosion

bio- + corrosion

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