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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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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.
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