Phytoremediation

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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