biodegradable
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4.6
- adjective
- /ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/
- Specialized
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biodegradable
- Consumers fill U.S. landfills with them, so these products need to be biodegradable.
- biodegradable plastic
- biodegradable bag
- biodegradable material
They say no, there's no such thing as biodegradable baby wipes.
- They say no, there's no such thing as biodegradable baby wipes.
- These are the Elme biodegradable makeup removers.
- That's because it's mostly made of oil and natural gas, and since it isn't biodegradable, it'll safely store the carbon as long as you don't burn it.
- So the world's first entirely biodegradable, biocompatible bio renewable product that's grown, yes, either using plant matter or using bacteria.
- You know, recommend eco friendly detergents and dryer sheets that are packaged in biodegradable packaging.
- This does not it is non-toxic, biodegradable, safe on the skin and eyes.
- I don't know if it's because they're biodegradable or what, but they get moldy.
- Yeah, of all time to to say we're going to use biodegradable clothing.
- The toothbrush is combustible, I believe I'm fully biodegradable.
Examples
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For an eco-friendly choice, we decided to purchase biodegradable products that are safer for the planet.
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The city tested collecting yard trimmings in biodegradable bags made with cornstarch.
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So what we have is this is a biodegradable soap solution mixed with water.
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But gradually, interested users of biodegradable bags are testing products that may meet their needs.
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While Chicago turns to blue bags, other cities take steps to switch from plastic to biodegradable bags.
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Must the material be biodegradable in order for it to be compostable?
Academic text (2000) -
Organizers noted that two widely used products at the festival were not fully biodegradable.
Academic text (1995) -
Less common methods involve biodegradable plastic bags and jute bags.
Academic text (1999) -
Starch-based plastic products, such as biodegradable cutlery and garbage bags, have already made headlines.
Academic text (1994) -
Utilize a collection system that could easily accommodate biodegradable and recyclable materials, and increase public familiarity with the collection system.
Academic text (1999)
Synonyms
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Can break down naturally by bacteria or chemicals
A material that can break down naturally into soil
Able to rot or break down naturally
Able to be separated into smaller parts
Antonyms
Compounds
Waste that nature breaks down but can still harm the environment in large amounts
How Biodegradable
- Specialized
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- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
biodegradable = degradable (semi-transparent) = bio + degrad + able
The word is formed by adding the productive prefix bio- to degradable, so the structure is clear once the base adjective is known.
Etymology
Biodegradable comes from the prefix bio- meaning 'life', as in biology, and the verb degrade meaning 'break down'. So something biodegradable can be broken down by living things like bacteria, which is why it is safer for the environment.