bioenvironmental

American  

[bahy-oh-en-vahy-ruhn-men-tl, -vahy-ern-] / ˌbaɪ oʊ ɛnˌvaɪ rənˈmɛn tl, -ˌvaɪ ərn- /

adjective

Ecology.

1. pertaining to the environment of living organisms.

   Bioenvironmental engineers seek to reduce air and water pollution.

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Etymology

Origin of bioenvironmental

First recorded in 1960–65; bio- + environmental

Example Sentences

“I suggested the blast door be opened for more ventilation and no contact with the substance be made,” a bioenvironmental engineer documents.

From Seattle Times

The Air Force discovery of PCBs occurred as part of site visits by its bioenvironmental team from June 22 to June 29 in the Air Force’s ongoing larger investigation into the number of cancers reported among the missile community.

From Seattle Times

His worthy challenger, Republican Janelle Cass, served in the Air Force as a bioenvironmental engineer, is a small-business owner and serves the community on the Edmonds Tree Board and on the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce board of directors.

From Seattle Times

Military officials, including an Air Force bioenvironmental engineer in 2006, cautioned that the Balad burn pit posed acute and chronic health risks, Military Times reported.

From Washington Post

But McClatchy reported that a January email from a base bioenvironmental engineer to a chief medical officer indicates contamination may have spread and could impact operations.

From Seattle Times