biofouling

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Synonyms: befouling

Antonyms: befouling

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Noun

1. The [[accumulation]] of living organisms ([[bacteria]], [[fungi]], [[protozoa]], [[algae]] and [[invertebrate]]s) on a wetted surface.

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