biorefractory en · ADJ
Etymology
From bio- + refractory.
Meanings
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biologically or biochemically refractory
Overall, DOM from the pasture streams had lower proportions of biorefractory formulas but higher proportions of bioreactive formulas than DOM from the forest streams (Table 2 ).
2015 December 30, “Use of ESI-FTICR-MS to Characterize Dissolved Organic Matter in Headwater Streams Draining Forest-Dominated and Pasture-Dominated Watersheds”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more biorefractory | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most biorefractory | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |