bioslurping
n.— «USFK also plans to use a technique called “bioslurping,” which treats petroleum-contaminated soils by both creating vents in the land and skimming fuel from the groundwater.» —“USFK presents environmental cleanup plan to South Korea” by Teri Weaver in Seoul, South Korea Stars and Stripes Apr. 9, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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