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biofoulings

biofoulings is the plural of biofouling.

Meaning of biofouling

Noun

biofouling (usually uncountable, plural biofoulings)

  1. (usually) The accumulation of living organisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae and invertebrates) on a wetted surface.
    • Tin and copper-based paints are effective at reducing biofouling, however, an alternative is needed to address environmental restrictions on tin and copper formulations.2007, Schumacher, James F, et. al., "Engineered antifouling microtopographies – effect of feature size, geometry, and roughness on settlement of zoospores of the green alga Ulva", Biofouling: The...

Questions about biofoulings

What is biofoulings the plural of?
Biofoulings is the plural of biofouling.

Words near biofoulings in the dictionary

  1. biofoulants
  2. biofouled
  3. biofouler
  4. biofoulers
  5. biofouling
  6. biofoulings
  7. biofouls
  8. biofraction
  9. biofractions
  10. biofragmentable
  11. biofragmental

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