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bioconversion


bio·con·ver·sion

noun \ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-kən-ˈvər-zhən, -shən\

Definition of BIOCONVERSION

: the conversion of organic materials (as wastes) into an energy source (as methane) by processes (as fermentation) involving living organisms

First Known Use of BIOCONVERSION

1960

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