mycofiltration

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noun

The use of mushrooms to remove pollutants from rivers

Scrabble 24

Meanings

nounmycofiltration (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe use of mushrooms to remove pollutants from rivers

    In 'mycofiltration', contaminated water is passed through mats of mycelium which filter out heavy metals and break down toxins.

    2020, Merlin Sheldrake, Entangled Life, page 11

Origin

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

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Chicago

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