biocorrosion

biocorrosion

English

Etymology

bio- +‎ corrosion

Noun

biocorrosion (uncountable)

1. biological or biochemical corrosion (typically by microorganisms)
   • 2015 July 22, “A Mathematical Model of Quorum Sensing Induced Biofilm Detachment”, in PLOS ONE‎, DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0132385:

     Biofilms can also lead to biocorrosion of drinking water pipes or industrial facilities [5 ] and contamination in food processing plants, causing food spoilage [6, 7 ].

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