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biodegradable

bio·deg·ra·dable

US/(ˌ)baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/ rare

adjective

1.

capable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria

  • “a biodegradable detergent”
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Origin

From bio- + degradable.

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