单词	biofouling
释义	biofouling noun bio·​foul·​ing ˌbi-(ˌ)ō-ˈfau̇-liŋ  : the gradual accumulation of waterborne organisms (such as bacteria and protozoa) on the surfaces of engineering structures in water that contributes to corrosion of the structures and to a decrease in the efficiency of moving parts Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Better approaches to mitigate biofouling (fouling of pipes by barnacles or algae), corrosion, and other degradation during long deployments. Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, 16 Mar. 2020 The nets were carrying up to 110 tons of biofouling. Lynda V. Mapes, The Seattle Times, 2 Feb. 2018 Desiccation, or removing the baskets from the water once a week, is required to control biofouling of baskets and oysters. Guest Voices, AL.com, 29 Dec. 2017 Word History First Known Use 1943, in the meaning defined above
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