biopreservation

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noun

The use of natural or controlled microbiota or antimicrobials as a way of preserving food and extending its shelf life.

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Meanings

nounbiopreservation (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe use of natural or controlled microbiota or antimicrobials as a way of preserving food and extending its shelf life.

Origin

From bio- + preservation.

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APA

biopreservation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/biopreservation

MLA

“biopreservation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/biopreservation. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “biopreservation,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/biopreservation.

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