biodegradable


bio·de·grad·able

adj \-di-ˈgrā-də-bəl\

Definition of BIODEGRADABLE

: capable of being broken down especially into innocuous products by the action of living things (as microorganisms) <biodegradable trash bags>
bio·de·grad·abil·i·ty \-ˌgrā-də-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
biodegradable noun
bio·deg·ra·da·tion \-ˌde-grə-ˈdā-shən\ noun
bio·de·grade \-di-ˈgrād\ verb

First Known Use of BIODEGRADABLE

1961

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Rhymes with BIODEGRADABLE

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