biofouling

Etymology

From bio- + fouling.

biofouling means the accumulation of living organisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae and invertebrates) on a wetted surface. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 86 out of 100.

noun

The accumulation of living organisms (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae and invertebrates) on a wetted surface.“2007, Schumacher, James F, et. al., "Engineered antifouling microtopographies – effect of feature size, geometry, and roughness on settlement of zoospores of the green alga Ulva", Biofouling: The Journal of Bioadhesion and Biofilm Research, 23(1):55-62.http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/ftinterface?content=a776600187&rt=0&format=pdf Tin and copper-based paints are effective at reducing biofouling, h”