macrofouling

English

Etymology

From macro- +‎ fouling.

Noun

macrofouling (uncountable)

1. fouling by macroorganisms
   • 2015 July 18, “The Effect of UV-C Exposure on Larval Survival of the Dreissenid Quagga Mussel”, in PLOS ONE‎^[1], →DOI:

     Numerous structural components of dams and hydropower facilities are vulnerable to heavy macrofouling by quagga mussels including intake tower trash racks and cooling towers.