biocommodity en · NOUN
Etymology
From bio- + commodity.
Meanings
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Any biological commodity (such as biofuel).
Considering the narrow margins between the high cost of biomass (especially for a dedicated biomass crop) and the low value of biocommodities, it is crucial that industrial microbes demonstrate good physiological performance for economically viable production (Zhang and Zhang, 2010).
2012, Paul R. Stuart, Integrated Biorefineries: Design, Analysis, and Optimization, page 635:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| biocommodities | Number=Plur | lexicographic |