Biomat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Biomat is a noun meaning (subsoil hydraulics) A clogging layer of typically densely packed decaying organic matter which impedes the downward flow of water.
Meaning
(subsoil hydraulics) A clogging layer of typically densely packed decaying organic matter which impedes the downward flow of water.
More Meanings
- A restrictive layer that develops beneath the distribution lines of the soil absorption system of septic tanks at the gravel-soil or bed-soil interface.
Example Sentences
This may be an artifact of the aerobic conditions used which would not favor the growth of any anaerobic bacteria that may exist in the low oxygen regions within the biomat.
Word Forms
- biomats
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include biomantling, biomixing, bioturbation, biosedimentation, bioturbidation, biomatter.
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