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Phytoremediation
noun
/ FY-toh-ree-mee-dee-AY-shun /
Hard
Meaning
Use of living plants to remove, degrade, or stabilise contaminants in soil, water, or sediments
Origin / Etymology
Greek phyto (plant) + Latin remedium (remedy)
Synonyms
Plant-based remediation
Green remediation
Antonyms
Chemical remediation
Example Sentence
"Water lilies in Kuttanad aid phytoremediation by removing heavy metals from paddy fields."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Use in GS3 Environment and Science & Technology answers on pollution control, wetland management, and sustainable cleanup techniques.
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