biobarrier

English

Etymology

bio- +‎ barrier

Noun

biobarrier (plural biobarriers)

1. A barrier that prevents the passage of biological contaminants.
   • 1966, Spacecraft Sterilization Technology, page 516:

     The heat sensitive components, however, must be handled in a bioclean manner at all times until they can be encased in a biobarrier.

2. A barrier made from biofilm generated by the stimulated growth of microbes.