Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

biocolonization

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: bio-col-o-niza-tion
IPA

28

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

5

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Colonization (typically of a surface) by biological organisms.

Uncountable

noun

Colonization (and taking control) of populations or states by taking control of their agricultural resources and making them reliant on the colonizer's (bio)medical or agricultural (especially genetically-modified) supplies.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The shorter interval is likely because biocolonization becomes disfiguring more quickly once it has been established. The rate of recolonization may also have increased because horizontal surfaces of capstones were not cleaned […]"
"The term "biocolonization" is used to describe the combined control of genetic and agricultural resources by a few multinational firms, which holds a powerful weapon for the invasion of cultures. Biocolonization is regarded as a real threat facing large sectors worldwide, particularly when it affects human food."

Etymology

From bio- + colonization.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: bio

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

biocolonial

Questions

What does biocolonization mean?: Colonization (typically of a surface) by biological organisms.
Where does biocolonization come from?: From bio- + colonization.

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