biofouling

[ bahy-oh-fou-ling ]

/ ˈbaɪ oʊˌfaʊ lɪŋ /

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noun

the gradual accumulation of organisms such as algae, bacteria, barnacles, and protozoa on underwater equipment, pipes, and surfaces, corroding and impairing structures and systems.

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OTHER WORDS FROM biofouling

bi·o·foul·er, noun

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How to use biofouling in a sentence

Researchers are developing solutions to avoid or treat this so-called biofouling, but the paper’s authors say they are often complicated, expensive, and require a lot of chemicals.
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Scientific definitions for biofouling

biofouling

[ bī′ō-fou′lĭng ]

The impairment or degradation of underwater surfaces or equipment as a result of the growth of living organisms. Organisms such as bacteria, protozoans, algae, and crustaceans can accumulate in large numbers on surfaces like pipes, tanks, and ships' hulls, resulting in corrosion, clogging, contamination, or a decrease in the efficiency of moving parts.