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Definition of biowaste in English: biowastenoun ˈbʌɪə(ʊ)weɪst 1Waste material derived from living organisms or of organic origin (sewage, agricultural or forestry waste, etc.), especially as a potential source of energy. 2Biomedical waste material consisting of or contaminated with body tissue or fluids, microorganisms, etc.
Origin 1960s; earliest use found in Chemical and Engineering News. From bio- + waste. Definition of biowaste in US English: biowastenounˈbʌɪə(ʊ)weɪst 1Waste material derived from living organisms or of organic origin (sewage, agricultural or forestry waste, etc.), especially as a potential source of energy. 2Biomedical waste material consisting of or contaminated with body tissue or fluids, microorganisms, etc.
Origin 1960s; earliest use found in Chemical and Engineering News. From bio- + waste. |