anaerobic digestion

noun

1. the conversion of biodegradable waste matter into compost in the absence of oxygen

Derived Forms

• anaerobic digester, noun

Example Sentences

The EPA will continue to lead and expand two key networks — the National Compost and Anaerobic Digestion Peer Network and the Food: Too Good to Waste Peer Network — bringing together state and local government staff to share strategies, research, and solutions for organics recycling and reducing household food waste.

From Salon

This phenomenon in biofilms has been used to develop various environmental and energy technologies, including microbial fuel cells, anaerobic digestion, and electrochemical sensors.

From Science Daily

The findings from this research are anticipated to be applied to the selection of microorganisms for the advancement of environmental and energy technologies such as microbial fuel cells, anaerobic digestion, and electrochemical sensors.

From Science Daily

Industry body the Anaerobic Digestion Bioresources Association said it intended to "lead a review into whether standards need to be reinforced to deal with the increased frequency of severe weather conditions".

From BBC

The anaerobic digestion practiced by those microbes produces methane.

From National Geographic