biopolishing

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

bio- +‎ polishing

Noun[edit]

biopolishing (uncountable)

  1. The use of enzymes to remove protruding cellulose fibres from the surface of a fabric
    • 2015 August 6, “Microbial Community Response of an Organohalide Respiring Enrichment Culture to Permanganate Oxidation”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      In such instances, a biopolishing step following ISCO could be advantageous to remove residual contaminants and ensure complete remediation.