bioconversion
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bi·o·con·ver·sion
(bī′ō-kən-vûr′zhən)n.
The conversion of organic materials, such as plant or animal waste, into usable products or energy sources by biological processes or agents, such as certain microorganisms.
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bioconversion
(ˌbaɪəʊkənˈvɜːʃən)n
(General Engineering) the use of biological processes or materials to change organic substances into a new form, such as the conversion of waste into methane by fermentation
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bi•o•con•ver•sion
(ˌbaɪ oʊ kənˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən)n.
the conversion of biomass to a source of usable energy.
[1955–60]
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