degradable
1
4.4
- adjective
- /dɪˈɡreɪdəbl/
- Specialized
:
degradable
- Many cities are encouraging the use of degradable bags to reduce plastic waste and promote environmental sustainability.
- degradable bags
- degradable plastic
- degradable materials
Examples
-
The compost bin is filled with degradable materials that will break down over time and enrich the soil.
-
Households separate biowaste and store it in either degradable plastic or kraft paper bags.
Academic text (1998) -
It's simple to use, lightweight, powerful, and it sucks dog waste straight into a degradable plastic bag.
-
However, the degradable plastic bags are slightly less expensive and have better wet strength characteristics.
Academic text (1998) -
The liquids themselves can present another possible problem with the degradable bags.
Academic text (1995) -
All degradable materials are accepted, including food, grass clippings, leaves, coffee grounds, facial tissue, and ground.
Academic text (1998) -
The carts are lined with degradable plastic bags, held in place by large rubber bands.
Academic text (1996) -
Residents were mailed coupons for five free degradable plastic or paper bags, redeemable at a local hardware store.
Academic text (1995) -
After 31 years as a printer and publisher, Tryon decided to try his hand at making degradable, starch-based plastics for American industry.
Academic text (1996) -
Customers are provided 90-gallon covered carts for compostables, lined with degradable plastic bags held in place by large rubber bands.
Academic text (1996)
Synonyms
15
4.6
Material that living things such as bacteria break down naturally without harming the environment
A material that can break down naturally into soil
Able to rot or break down naturally
Able to be separated into smaller parts
Antonyms
How Degradable
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word degradable comes from the parts de- meaning 'down' and grade meaning 'step' or 'level', the same root you see in grade and graduate. So something degradable can be 'taken down' into smaller parts by nature, which is why it means able to break down naturally.