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BIO-AUGMENTATION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-03-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Soil Pollution
- Water Pollution
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bioaugmentation
1, record 1, English, bioaugmentation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bio-augmentation 2, record 1, English, bio%2Daugmentation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A technique whereby microorganisms, not normally present in the ecosystem of a contaminated site, are added to the site to clean up pollutants. 3, record 1, English, - bioaugmentation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In combination, aeration and bio-augmentation is a natural, cost-effective option for rehabilitating polluted water bodies, treating wastewater, or for maintaining a healthy environment for fish farming. 4, record 1, English, - bioaugmentation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The microorganisms added may be natural or genetically modified. 3, record 1, English, - bioaugmentation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bio augmentation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Pollution du sol
- Pollution de l'eau
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bioaugmentation
1, record 1, French, bioaugmentation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bio-augmentation 2, record 1, French, bio%2Daugmentation
feminine noun
- biorenforcement 3, record 1, French, biorenforcement
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ajout direct de microorganismes qui peuvent décomposer les contaminants [du sol ou de l'eau] et accélérer leur destruction. 4, record 1, French, - bioaugmentation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ensemble, les techniques de l'aération et de la bio-augmentation constituent une méthode naturelle et peu coûteuse pour assainir les masses d'eau polluées, traiter les eaux usées et maintenir un environnement sain pour la pisciculture. 2, record 1, French, - bioaugmentation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bio augmentation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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