biofouling

bi·o·foul·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-oh-fou-ling]
- /ˈbaɪ oʊˌfaʊ lɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-oh-fou-ling]
- /ˈbaɪ oʊˌfaʊ lɪŋ/

Definitions of biofouling word

noun biofouling the degradation of an artificial surface by biological growth 3
noun biofouling the gradual accumulation of organisms such as algae, bacteria, barnacles, and protozoa on underwater equipment, pipes, and surfaces, corroding and impairing structures and systems. 1
noun biofouling The accumulation of living organisms on some surface by bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae and invertebrates. 0

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biofouling popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

biofouling usage trend in Literature

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