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Biodegradable - What does it mean?

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is likely misspelled.


has no English definition.

As an adjective biodegradable

is capable of being decomposed by biological activity, especially by microorganisms.

As a noun biodegradable

is any material that can be decomposed by biological activity.

biodegradable

English

Alternative forms

* bio-degradable

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Capable of being decomposed by biological activity, especially by microorganisms.
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    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Any material that can be decomposed by biological activity.
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    Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.