biobarrier

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English

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Etymology

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From bio- +‎ barrier.

Noun

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biobarrier (plural biobarriers)

  1. A barrier that prevents the passage of biological contaminants.
    • 1966, Spacecraft Sterilization Technology, page 516:
      The heat sensitive components, however, must be handled in a bioclean manner at all times until they can be encased in a biobarrier.
  2. A barrier made from biofilm generated by the stimulated growth of microbes.