bioremediation
noun
bio·re·me·di·a·tion
ˌbī-ō-ri-ˌmē-dē-ˈā-shən
: the treatment of pollutants or waste (as in an oil spill, contaminated groundwater, or an industrial process) by the use of microorganisms (such as bacteria) that break down the undesirable substances
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