biodeterioration
noun
bio·de·te·ri·o·ra·tion
ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-di-ˌtir-ē-ə-ˈrā-shən 
: the breakdown of materials by microbial action
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The researchers detected no visible biodeterioration on the drawing, apart from foxing stains (small yellow-brown spots or blotches).
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2020
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“Biodeterioration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biodeterioration. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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