biomass

Word parts

bio- + mass

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈbaɪə(ʊ)mæs/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈbaɪoʊˌmæs/

• Audio (UK)

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• Hyphenation: bi‧o‧mass

Noun

Singular biomass

Plural none

1. (biology) Biomass is the total mass of a living thing or a part thereof.
2. (biology) Biomass is the total mass of all living things in an area.