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Biopile

Noun

Sense 1

A specially designed treatment area used in bioremediation, typically consisting of contaminated soil or sediments covered with a layer of topsoil and plants that promote the degradation of pollutants.

Sample Sentence:

The construction company set up a biopile on the site to address the contamination before beginning any excavation.

Verb

Sense 1

To treat contaminated soil or sediments using a biopile.

Sample Sentence:

The environmental agency decided to biopile the area to eliminate the harmful substances from the soil.