bioturbatie

Dutch

Etymology

Probably borrowed. Equivalent to bio- +‎ turbatie. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbi.oː.tʏrˌbaː.(t)si/
• Hyphenation: bio‧tur‧ba‧tie

Noun

bioturbatie f (plural bioturbaties)

1. (archaeology) bioturbation, disturbance or contamination of a site by non-human organisms
2. (geology) bioturbation, mixing of soil or sediment by living organisms