word
phytoremediation
fy-toh-rih-mee-dee-AY-shun
ˌfaɪtoʊrɪˌmiːdiˈeɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
phytoremediation
Dictionary meaning
The use of plants to remove, stabilize, or break down contaminants in soil or water.
History and origin
Greek phyton + remediation.
Examples
- Willows were planted for phytoremediation on the polluted riverbank.
Common mispronunciations
fit-oh-rem-eh-DEE-ation
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