biodegradable
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Definition of biodegradable
: capable of being broken down especially into innocuous products by the action of living things (such as microorganisms) biodegradable trash bags
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The queenly allusions aren’t just a gimmick, the combs, which are made from zebu horn, a biodegradable material rich in keratin, are especially gentle on black hair. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Byredo’s New Keepsake Combs Pay Tribute to Africa’s Beloved Queens," 13 July 2018 Not all plastics made from biological sources are biodegradable. — Eva Botkin-kowacki, The Christian Science Monitor, "Closing the loop on plastic recycling?," 5 July 2018 The company will replace plastic straws onboard planes with biodegradable alternatives. — Erin Corbett, Fortune, "These 8 Companies Are Ditching Plastic Straws. Here’s How They Are Replacing Them," 11 July 2018 This biodegradable soap is made entirely from a host of USDA Organic and Rainforest Alliance Certified ingredients. — Blanca Myers, WIRED, "From Mats to Hoodies, 9 Ways to Elevate Your Yoga Practice," 24 June 2018 Starbucks has pointed out that straws won’t actually be eliminated—its stores will still have paper or biodegradable straws available for those who need them. — Emily Atkin, The New Republic, "Critics of Starbucks’ Straw Ban Are Missing the Point," 12 July 2018 Popular alternatives for plastic straws include options made from biodegradable paper and metal, the latter of which are typically reusable once cleaned. — Gina Martinez, Time, "'Disabled People Are Not Part of the Conversation.' Advocates Speak Out Against Plastic Straw Bans," 12 July 2018 The nontoxic biodegradable formula is made from plants and never tested on animals. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, "Can this eco-friendly body glitter change music festival culture?," 12 July 2018 In an emailed statement, a spokeswoman for Burger King said that the brand would begin its rollout of biodegradable straws in the U.K. this September. — NBC News, "After Starbucks, which company will next ban plastic straws?," 9 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'biodegradable.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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biodegradable
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English Language Learners Definition of biodegradable
: capable of being slowly destroyed and broken down into very small parts by natural processes, bacteria, etc.
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Kids Definition of biodegradable
: possible to break down into very small harmless parts by the action of living things (as bacteria)
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Medical Definition of biodegradable
: capable of being broken down especially into innocuous products by the action of living things (as microorganisms)
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biodegraded;
biodegrading
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