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Definition of Biodegrade
1. Verb. Break down naturally through the action of biological agents. "Plastic bottles do not biodegrade"
Definition of Biodegrade
1. Verb. to decompose as a result of biological action, especially by microorganisms ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Biodegrade
1. [v -GRADED, -GRADING, -GRADES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Biodegrade
Literary usage of Biodegrade
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. In-Situ Bioremediation of Ground Water and Geological Material: A Review of ...by Robert D. Norris by Robert D. Norris (1995)
"Virtually all hydrocarbons biodegrade more rapidly in the presence of dissolved
oxygen. ... If the Waste Doesn't Completely biodegrade, Where Will It Go? ..."
2. Theme Pockets by Michelle Noble Barnett, Caitlin Rabanera, Ann Switzer (1999)
"It takes one year for a woolen sock to biodegrade. It takes 200 years for an or
aluminum can to biodegrade. o 14 million pounds of garbage are dumped into ..."
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