TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

POLLUTION BIOLOGIQUE [1 record]

Record 1 2009-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pollution (General)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
CONT

The risks of biopollution and genetic pollution created by release of genetically engineered organisms (GMOs) are now well known and well established empirically.

CONT

Biological, or bacteriological, pollution is indicated by the presence of the coliform group of organisms.

OBS

Not te be confused with "bacteriological pollution," (q.v.), which is a specific term.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pollution (Généralités)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
CONT

La pollution biologique est la cause de nombreuses maladies (bactéries et virus pathogènes).

CONT

[...] il serait sans doute plus judicieux de ne plus utiliser les antibiotiques à outrance, ou à mauvais escient. [...] contre cette affreuse biopollution (les antibiotiques rejetés dans l'environnement restent actifs pendant des mois, avec une demi-vie de 90 jours en hiver), il vaudrait sans doute mieux lutter à la source.

OBS

Voir aussi le terme spécifique «pollution bactériologique», qui se rapporte à une pollution biologique causée par des bactéries.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Contaminación (Generalidades)
  • Microbiología y parasitología
Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: