biodegradable

adjective
/(ˌ)baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/

Capable of being decomposed by biological activity, especially by microorganisms.

Related words

oxobiodegradable
nonbiodegradable
unbiodegradable
oxybiodegradable
biodegradability
biodegradably

Example sentences

“They developed a biodegradable product that could replace man-made insulation.”
Tatoeba · Cangarejo · CC0

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This definition is adapted from “biodegradable” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.