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Bioremediation

"Use of living organisms to clean up oil spills or remove other pollutants from soil, water, or wastewater; use of organisms such as non-harmful insects to remove agricultural pests or counteract diseases of trees, plants, and garden soil. "

Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Terms of Environment

   
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