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Definition of biowaste

biowaste

/ˈbaɪ.oʊˌweɪst/
bi · o · waste
Plural:biowastes
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biowaste Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Biodegradable organic waste, such as food scraps, agricultural residues, and yard trimmings, that can be broken down naturally by microorganisms or converted into compost and biogas.

Example

"The municipality introduced separate collection bins to divert household biowaste from landfills into local composting facilities."

2

Biological or medical waste generated by hospitals, clinics, or laboratories that contains potentially infectious tissues, bodily fluids, or microorganisms and requires specialized disposal.

Example

"Laboratory technicians must seal all contaminated petri dishes and syringes in designated biowaste containers before incineration."

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• Nearby Words

biotic
biotin
biowarfare
biowaste
bioweapon
bipartisan
bipartisanism

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Biowaste. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/biowaste
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