remediation agents
/riˌmɛdɪˈeɪʃən ˈædʒənts/ · re.me.di.a.tion.ag.ents
noun
- Substances or organisms that help to clean up or restore polluted environments, such as contaminated soil or water. The remediation agents used in the cleanup effort were able to break down the toxic chemicals and restore the ecosystem to its natural state.
noun
- Organisms, such as bacteria or fungi, that help to degrade or break down pollutants in the environment. The remediation agents in the soil were able to convert the toxic chemicals into harmless compounds.
Synonyms
clean-up agentsdegradation agentsecological restorerspollution mitigatorsenvironmental cleanerstoxicity reducers
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of remediation agents has been used in various forms of environmental remediation, including the cleanup of oil spills and the restoration of contaminated soil and groundwater.