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biofouling

/ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfaʊ.lɪŋ/

/ˈbaɪ.oʊˌfaʊ.lɪŋ/

biofoulingnoun

Traduzioni

биообрастание

Biofouling can significantly increase the drag on a ship's hull.

Биообрастание может значительно увеличить сопротивление корпуса судна.

Definizioni

The accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae, or small animals on wetted surfaces, often causing damage or increased drag on ships and other marine structures.

The ship's hull required regular cleaning to prevent biofouling, which could significantly reduce its speed and fuel efficiency.

Sinonimi

fouling

marine growth

bioaccumulation

biological fouling

biofoulingadjective

/ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfaʊ.lɪŋ/

/ˈbaɪ.oʊˌfaʊ.lɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe organisms, layers, or processes related to biofouling.

Definizioni

Relating to or causing the accumulation of microorganisms, plants, algae, or small animals on wetted surfaces.

Biofouling organisms can quickly colonize a ship’s hull.

Sinonimi