biofouling
nounEtymology From bio- + fouling.
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Usually The accumulation of living organisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae and invertebrates) on a wetted surface.
- 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.
- Derived terms
- antibiofouling