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Meaning of BIOMASS

Pronunciation:  'bIow`mas

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the total mass of living matter in a given unit area
  2. [n]  plant materials and animal waste used as fuel
 
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 See Also: combustible, combustible material, fuel, mass

 

 

Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. Plant material that can be converted into fuel.
  2. A quantitative estimate of the entire amount of living organisms in a particular habitat; it can be measured in terms of volume, mass, or caloric energy.
 
Glossary
 
 Definition: The total dry weight of all organisms in a particular sample, population, or area.
 

 

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