"biointensive" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more biointensive [comparative], most biointensive [superlative]
Etymology: From bio- + intensive. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|bio|intensive}} bio- + intensive Head templates: {{en-adj}} biointensive (comparative more biointensive, superlative most biointensive)
  1. Pertaining to sustainable methods of maximizing yields while increasing biodiversity. Wikipedia link: biointensive agriculture
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