What is another word for bioremediation?
Pronunciation: [bˌa͡ɪə͡ʊɹɪmˌiːdɪˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
Bioremediation is defined as the process of using microorganisms or plants to clean up pollutants from the environment. There are several synonyms for bioremediation that can be used depending on the context. Phytoremediation is the use of plants to remove contaminants, while rhizoremediation is the process by which plants stimulate the growth of microorganisms to degrade pollutants. Biodegradation is the breakdown of organic compounds by microorganisms, and biotransformation is the chemical alteration of a substance by microorganisms. Microbial remediation and natural attenuation are also terms that can be used to describe the process of bioremediation. Whatever the term used, the goal remains the same - to remove or reduce harmful contaminants from the environment.
