Definition of Biodegradable
1. Adjective. Capable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria. "A biodegradable detergent"
Definition of Biodegradable
1. Adjective. Capable of being decomposed by biological activity, especially by microorganisms. ¹
2. Noun. Any material that can be decomposed by biological activity. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Biodegradable
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Biodegradable
1. A substance that can be chemically degraded via natural effectors such as soil bacteria, weather, plants or animals. (27 Sep 1997)
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Biodegradable
Literary usage of Biodegradable
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1. Creating Knowledge Networksby Glenda Kruss by Glenda Kruss (2007)
"Secondly, they are not biodegradable and the resulting problem of ... These factors
have made the search for a biodegradable polymer attractive in a number ..."
2. Renewable Energy: Market & Policy Trends in IEA Countries by International Energy Agency (2004)
"Liquid biofuels: cover the fuels listed below: • Bioethanol: ethanol produced
from biomass and/or biodegradable fraction of organic waste; • Biodiesel: a ..."
3. Guide for Industrial Waste Managementby Birute Vanatta by Birute Vanatta (2000)
"D. biodegradable Organic Matter Wastes containing a relatively high percentage
of biodegradable organic matter have greater potential as conditioners to ..."
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