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Biodegradable

//(ˌ)baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩// adj, noun

Definitions

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
Noun
  1. 1
    Any material that can be decomposed by biological activity.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From bio- + degradable.

Etymology 2

From bio- + degradable.

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