Definition of bioleaching in English:
bioleaching
nounˈbʌɪəʊˌliːtʃɪŋˈbaɪoʊˌlitʃɪŋ
mass nounThe process of extracting metals from ores or waste by using microorganisms to oxidize the metals, producing soluble compounds.
copper has been the most common base metal extracted with bioleaching
as modifier an environment-friendly bioleaching process for the recovery of metals from solders
Definition of bioleaching in US English:
bioleaching
nounˈbīōˌlēCHiNGˈbaɪoʊˌlitʃɪŋ
The process of extracting metals from ores or waste by using microorganisms to oxidize the metals, producing soluble compounds.
copper has been the most common base metal extracted with bioleaching
as modifier an environment-friendly bioleaching process for the recovery of metals from solders