biofouling

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noun

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

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Meanings

nounbiofouling (usually uncountable, plural biofoulings)

plural biofoulings

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

Origin

From bio- + fouling.

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biofouling. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/biofouling

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“biofouling.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/biofouling. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “biofouling,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/biofouling.

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