bioleached

English

Etymology

bio- +‎ leached

Adjective

bioleached (not comparable)

1. biologically or biochemically leached
   • 2015 July 6, Annick Monballiu et al., “Tolerance of Chemoorganotrophic Bioleaching Microorganisms to Heavy Metal and Alkaline Stresses”, in Bioinorganic Chemistry and Applications‎^[1], volume 2015, →DOI:

     The presence of heavy metals in bioleached materials can adversely affect the growth and metabolic processes of microorganisms.