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Definition of Biodegradable
1. Adjective. Capable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria. "A biodegradable detergent"
Definition of Biodegradable
1. Adjective. Capable of being decomposed by biological activity, especially by microorganisms. ¹
2. Noun. Any material that can be decomposed by biological activity. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Biodegradable
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Biodegradable
1. A substance that can be chemically degraded via natural effectors such as soil bacteria, weather, plants or animals. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Biodegradable
Literary usage of Biodegradable
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Creating Knowledge Networksby Glenda Kruss by Glenda Kruss (2007)
"Secondly, they are not biodegradable and the resulting problem of ... These factors
have made the search for a biodegradable polymer attractive in a number ..."
2. Renewable Energy: Market & Policy Trends in IEA Countries by International Energy Agency (2004)
"Liquid biofuels: cover the fuels listed below: • Bioethanol: ethanol produced
from biomass and/or biodegradable fraction of organic waste; • Biodiesel: a ..."
3. Guide for Industrial Waste Managementby Birute Vanatta by Birute Vanatta (2000)
"D. biodegradable Organic Matter Wastes containing a relatively high percentage
of biodegradable organic matter have greater potential as conditioners to ..."
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