biobarrier

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noun

A barrier that prevents the passage of biological contaminants.

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Meanings

nounbiobarrier (plural biobarriers)

plural biobarriers

  1. A barrier that prevents the passage of biological contaminants.

    The heat sensitive components, however, must be handled in a bioclean manner at all times until they can be encased in a biobarrier.

    1966, Spacecraft Sterilization Technology, page 516
  2. A barrier made from biofilm generated by the stimulated growth of microbes.

Origin

From bio- + barrier.

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APA

biobarrier. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/biobarrier

MLA

“biobarrier.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/biobarrier. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “biobarrier,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/biobarrier.

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