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biopreservation

biopreservation noun: the use of natural or controlled microbiota or antimicrobials as a way of preserving food and extending its shelf life.

Noun

biopreservation (uncountable)

  1. The use of natural or controlled microbiota or antimicrobials as a way of preserving food and extending its shelf life.

Origin of biopreservation

From bio- + preservation.

Questions about biopreservation

What does biopreservation mean?
Biopreservation means the use of natural or controlled microbiota or antimicrobials as a way of preserving food and extending its shelf life.
What part of speech is biopreservation?
Biopreservation is a noun.

Words near biopreservation in the dictionary

  1. bioprene
  2. biopreneur
  3. biopreneurs
  4. biopreparation
  5. biopreparations
  6. biopreservation
  7. biopreservative
  8. biopreservatives
  9. biopreserved
  10. biopriming
  11. bioprint

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