mycofiltration

noun

mycofiltration

noun

Etymology From myco- + filtration.

1

The 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:
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