Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

biofouling

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.49 in modern English

Syllables: bio-foul-ing
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The accumulation of living organisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae and invertebrates) on a wetted surface.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"2007, Schumacher, James F, et. al., "Engineered antifouling microtopographies – effect of feature size, geometry, and roughness on settlement of zoospores of the green alga Ulva", Biofouling: The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research, 23(1):55-62.http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/ftinterface?content=a776600187&rt=0&format=pdf Tin and copper-based paints are effective at reducing biofouling, however, an alternative is needed to address environmental restrictions on tin and copper formulations."

Etymology

From bio- + fouling.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: bio

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

biofoulings (plural)

Derived Forms

antibiofouling

Questions

What does biofouling mean?: The accumulation of living organisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae and invertebrates) on a wetted surface.
Where does biofouling come from?: From bio- + fouling.

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