biopolishing

English

Etymology

bio- +‎ polishing

Noun

biopolishing (uncountable)

1. The use of enzymes to remove protruding cellulose fibres from the surface of a fabric
   • 2015 August 6, “Microbial Community Response of an Organohalide Respiring Enrichment Culture to Permanganate Oxidation”, in PLOS ONE‎^[1], →DOI:

     In such instances, a biopolishing step following ISCO could be advantageous to remove residual contaminants and ensure complete remediation.