
5. Glossary
Bioaugmentation; Bioaugmentation
In situ or ex situ bioremediation process that consists in increasing the biological purification capacity of a polluted site or waste by introducing micro-organisms selected for their high capacity to biodegrade certain contaminants.
Biodegradation ; Biodegradation
Biological degradation of organic contaminants involving specific catabolic enzyme systems synthesized by certain organisms.
Bioremediation; Bioremediation
The process of mitigating contamination by stimulating the metabolic capacities of the indigenous microbial community (biostimulation) or by adding microorganisms selected for their ability to biodegrade contaminants (bioaugmentation).
Biostimulation; Biostimulation
Stimulation...
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Directive 2005/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of September 7, 2005 on ship-source pollution and on the introduction of penalties for infringements (JORF of September 30, 2005).
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