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biodegradable
[ bahy-oh-di-grey-duh-buhl ]
adjective
- capable of decaying through the action of living organisms:
biodegradable paper; biodegradable detergent.
biodegradable
/ ˌbaɪəʊˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən; ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbəl; ˌbaɪəʊˌdɛɡreɪdɪˈbɪlɪtɪ /
adjective
- (of sewage constituents, packaging material, etc) capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other biological means
biodegradable
- Capable of being decomposed by the action of biological agents, especially bacteria.
biodegradable
- Material that, left to itself, will be decomposed by natural processes.
Notes
Derived Forms
- biodegradability, noun
- biodegradation, noun
Other Word Forms
- o··a·i·ٲ noun
- ԴDzb···a· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of biodegradable1
Example Sentences
Most of it is made from paper and disposable plastic and biodegradable this and that, so we’ll just start using paper towels and tissue paper and spray everything down with Clorox.
Greenpeace UK said the dye used was non-toxic, biodegradable, food-grade pond dye that does not "pose any risk to people, wildlife or the environment".
At Fete with the Saints, a party many regard as one of the best of Trinidad's carnival, food is eaten with biodegradable wooden cutlery and the drinks are poured into reusable cups.
Both organic compounds are known for eliminating pollution from wastewater, and the Wuhan researchers believe it can be used to manufacture a biodegradable anti-microplastics sponge.
When Rachel's time comes, she wants a natural burial, which means using a biodegradable coffin or shroud in a shallower grave.
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