Biodegradable

//(ˌ)baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any material that can be decomposed by biological activity.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Capable of being decomposed by biological activity, especially by microorganisms.

    "Similar studies of rats have employed four different intracranial resorbable, slow sustained release systems—surgical foam, a thermal gel depot, a microcapsule or biodegradable polymer beads."

Adjective
  1. 1
    capable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria wordnet

Synonyms

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corrosivedecomposabledecomposingdegradabledilapidateddisintegrating

Example

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"The country already produces biodegradable plastic."

Etymology

From bio- + degradable.

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