Definitions for biodegradable
ˌbaɪ oʊ dɪˈgreɪ də bəlbiodegrad·able

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1. biodegradableadjective

   capable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria

   "a biodegradable detergent"

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1. biodegradablenoun

   Any material that can be decomposed by biological activity.

2. biodegradableadjective

   Capable of being decomposed by biological activity, especially by microorganisms.

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1. biodegradable

   Biodegradation is the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi. It is generally assumed to be a natural process, which differentiates it from composting. Composting is a human-driven process in which biodegradation occurs under a specific set of circumstances. The process of biodegradation is threefold: first an object undergoes biodeterioration, which is the mechanical weakening of its structure; then follows biofragmentation, which is the breakdown of materials by microorganisms; and finally assimilation, which is the incorporation of the old material into new cells. In practice, almost all chemical compounds and materials are subject to biodegradation, the key element being time. Things like vegetables may degrade within days, while glass and some plastics take many millennia to decompose. A standard for biodegradability used by the European Union is that greater than 90% of the original material must be converted into CO2, water and minerals by biological processes within 6 months.

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1. biodegradable

   Biodegradable refers to substances or materials that are capable of being decomposed or broken down naturally by living organisms, such as bacteria and fungi, into natural elements. These substances do not leave harmful residues or cause long-term pollution to the environment, water or air. They return to nature and become a part of the ecological cycle. Common examples include food scraps, cotton, and paper.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of biodegradable in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of biodegradable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of biodegradable in a Sentence

1. Marjan Ghadrdan:

   It's very important that we pick up our fishing line or use biodegradable( line).

2. Steve Smith:

   It is, however, worth noting that every balloon released in Memorial Stadium is natural latex biodegradable, and they are tied off with 100% cotton strings.

3. Judith Enck:

   The truth is most bio-based plastics are not biodegradable.

4. Steve Smith:

   It is, however, worth noting that every balloon released in Memorial Stadium is natural latex biodegradable. Also, the balloons are tied off with 100 percent cotton strings.

5. Oliver Jones:

   Enzymes are non-toxic, biodegradable and can be produced in large amounts by microorganisms, there is strong potential to use enzyme technology to help with society's growing waste problem by breaking down some of the most commonly used plastics.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=biodegradable
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Biodegradable
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biodegradable
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Usage in printed sources
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