Definition of biomining in English:
biomining
noun ˈbʌɪəʊˌmʌɪnɪŋˈbaɪoʊˌmaɪnɪŋ
mass nounThe process of extracting metals from ores or waste by using microorganisms to oxidize the metals, producing soluble compounds.
biomining can also be used to clean up sites
as modifier the development of biomining technology for the treatment of ores and concentrate
Definition of biomining in US English:
biomining
nounˈbaɪoʊˌmaɪnɪŋˈbīōˌmīniNG
The process of extracting metals from ores or waste by using microorganisms to oxidize the metals, producing soluble compounds.
biomining can also be used to clean up sites
as modifier the development of biomining technology for the treatment of ores and concentrate