macrofouling

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

macro- +‎ fouling

Noun[edit]

macrofouling (uncountable)

  1. fouling by macroorganisms
    • 2015 July 18, “The Effect of UV-C Exposure on Larval Survival of the Dreissenid Quagga Mussel”, in PLOS ONE‎[1], →DOI:
      Numerous structural components of dams and hydropower facilities are vulnerable to heavy macrofouling by quagga mussels including intake tower trash racks and cooling towers.
Retrieved from "https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=macrofouling&oldid=54395489"