biodegradable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Capable of being decomposed by biological activity, especially by microorganisms.
noun
  1. Any material that can be decomposed by biological activity.

Pronunciation

/(ˌ)baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/ /(ˌ)baɪədəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-biodegradable.wav

Word forms

biodegradable more biodegradable most biodegradable bio-degradable biodegradables

Etymology

From bio- + degradable.

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