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Decompose vs Biodegrade - What's the difference?

decompose | biodegrade |

As verbs the difference between decompose and biodegrade

is that decompose is to separate or break down something into its components; to disintegrate or fragment while biodegrade is to decompose as a result of biological action, especially by microorganisms.

decompose

English

Verb

(decompos)
  • to separate or break down something into its components; to disintegrate or fragment
  • to rot, decay or putrefy

    • Related terms

    * decomposition

    biodegrade

    English

    Verb

    (biodegrad)
  • to decompose as a result of biological action, especially by microorganisms