biodegradable
adjective
capable of decaying through the action of living organisms.
biodegradation
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a word derived from
biodegradable.
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a word derived from
biodegrade.
biodegradeverb (used without object)to decay and become absorbed by the environment.
Example Sentences
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It’s the reason they are often used for packaging, and why they so stubbornly resist biodegradation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
That involves adding "sulphur accelerators, antioxidants, and activators into the material" which "prevents the biodegradation of balloons" and also leaks "toxic chemicals into the environment".
From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026
The ability to customize features like biodegradation time is also essential, considering the unique biological environments of different organs.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 13, 2024
Beyond providing high-quality nutrients for animal feed and plant fertilizer, larvae in the Tenebrionidae are remarkable for their digestive powers, which include plastic waste biodegradation.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 28, 2023
"The field of biodegradation is focused on bacteria and fungi, mostly bacteria, and on looking for enzymes," said Dr Bertocchini.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2022
