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phytomining n

(biotechnology) The planting and harvesting of vegetation that selectively concentrates specific metals from the environment into their tissues, for the purpose of commercial exploitation of the extracted metal. Today is the World Science Day for Peace and Development, which is recognized by the United Nations to highlight the important role of science in society.

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