What does "biodegradable" mean?

Any material that can be decomposed by biological activity.

How do you pronounce "biodegradable"?

Pronounced //(ˌ)baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩//.

Common synonyms include: biodegradable seed tape, compost material, compostable, corrosive, decomposable, decomposing.

/(ˌ)baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/ adj, noun

adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Noun

Adjective

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

"The country already produces biodegradable plastic."

From bio- + degradable.