biodegradable

/(ˌ)baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/

adj 1noun 1

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ADJ.

compostable, developed, plastic, surgical

VERB + BIODEGRADABLE

isn't, produces, use

BIODEGRADABLE + NOUN

bags, beads, polymer, product

ADV.

already, only

Definitions

adj

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

Similar studies of rats have employed four different intracranial resorbable, slow sustained release systems—surgical foam, a thermal gel depot, a microcapsule or biodegradable polymer beads.

noun

Any material that can be decomposed by biological activity.

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Similar studies of rats have employed four different intracranial resorbable, slow sustained release systems—surgical foam, a thermal gel depot, a microcapsule or biodegradable polymer beads.

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It's not biodegradable.

Tatoeba · #2249112

I only use biodegradable bags.

Tatoeba · #2915001

Is this biodegradable?

Tatoeba · #5927332

It isn't biodegradable.

Tatoeba · #7198375

The country already produces biodegradable plastic.

Tatoeba · #9776800

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