biomass
noun
bio·mass
ˈbī-ō-ˌmas 
1
: the amount of living matter (as in a unit area or volume of habitat)
2
: plant materials and animal waste used especially as a source of fuel
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Youngone’s interests in Uzbekistan extend beyond simple financial gains, as the company also is implementing new sustainability solutions at its existing factory, including solar power generation and the use of biomass energy.
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29 June 2026
In contrast, a late planting date, especially after the first fall frost, can reduce cover crop establishment, winter survival, and biomass production.
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Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Cothran also notes that this beneficial plant can be chopped and dropped multiple times each season for a nutrient-rich biomass and mulch.
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Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
That included seafloor mapping data, water-column observations, and measurements of marine biomass.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
In contrast, a late planting date, especially after the first fall frost, can reduce cover crop establishment, winter survival, and biomass production.
—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2026
Cothran also notes that this beneficial plant can be chopped and dropped multiple times each season for a nutrient-rich biomass and mulch.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
That included seafloor mapping data, water-column observations, and measurements of marine biomass.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 June 2026
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“Biomass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biomass. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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biomass
noun
bio·mass
ˈbī-ō-ˌmas
1
: the amount of living matter (as in an area or volume of habitat)
2
: plant materials and animal waste used especially as a source of fuel
Medical Definition
biomass
noun
bio·mass
-ˌmas
: the amount of living matter (as in a unit area or volume of habitat)
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