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biodegradable

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adjective

capable of decaying through the action of living organisms: biodegradable paper; biodegradable detergent.

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Origin:
1960–65; bio- + degrade + -able

Related forms

bi·o·de·grad·a·bil·i·ty, noun

non·bi·o·de·grad·a·ble, adjective

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Biodegradable plastics are made with a cornstarch additive.

Their plastic precursors damaged crematories and were not biodegradable.

But the scaffolds on which bone is grown are fragile, as they need to be porous and biodegradable.

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Biodegradable plastics are made with a cornstarch additive.

Their plastic precursors damaged crematories and were not biodegradable.

But the scaffolds on which bone is grown are fragile, as they need to be porous and biodegradable.

Biodegradable products are those that can be decomposed by microbes and other natural biological processes.

He realized that biodegradable polyaspartate could do the same job.

The packaging says these can be also be added to soil to keep it hydrated, and that they are nontoxic and biodegradable.

Further, since they may not be biodegradable or biocompatible, nanoparticles could potentially induce a pathological reaction.

There also are phones coming onto the market that are built from recycled or biodegradable parts.

And, although it is still early days, preliminary tests suggest it is both non-toxic and biodegradable.

Green bedding products are manufactured without environmentally harmful chemicals and they are dyed with biodegradable pigments.

SciAm takes a look at new products, from environmentally friendly suede jackets to biodegradable toilet paper.

The emissions aren't exactly pleasant, but they are biodegradable and the fuel cost is pretty much zilch.

Thus, the gum manufacturers have been looking for ways to make chewing gum that is biodegradable and digestible.

Eventually it could yield more alcohol and provide the raw material for biodegradable plastic.

The biodegradable batteries are designed as a disposable power source for medical test kits.

The official reason is that it's a fascinating biologically derived material that isn't biodegradable.

Nokia has said it hopes to develop a phone with biodegradable parts within a few years.

Shun polystyrene foam containers or any other packaging that is not biodegradable.

The search is on, then, for biodegradable alternatives.

Never pour any chemicals down the drain, and try to use natural, biodegradable products.

Scientific research demonstrated that sucralose is inherently biodegradable and has no adverse effect on the environment.

The intent is to have them replaced by biodegradable forms of plastic or paper that will reduce the volume of waste in landfills.

We should look at biodegradable plastics as an option.

If the situation absolutely calls for disposable items, use biodegradable versions made from sugarcane or corn.

Water samples also showed no signs of the biodegradable poison.

It is absurd to try to make consumers feel better in purchasing such a bloody product because it is biodegradable.

In theory, residents have already separated out anything that is recyclable or biodegradable.

Refillable or recyclable containers and biodegradable packaging help eliminate overfilling of landfills.

If biodegradable bags are put in a landfill they will take forever to decompose.

Made from the pulverized pulp of wood, cardboard is biodegradable.

Rinse the drum with soap and water or a biodegradable cleaner.

Opt for refillable pens made from recycled plastic or biodegradable plastic created from corn starch.

Incineration of biodegradable materials also releases pollutants.

Many bar soaps are available in biodegradable cardboard boxes, but body wash comes in plastic bottles.

Biodegradable electronics for medical devices take a step closer.

Thus textured, the researchers added a layer of biodegradable glue to help the bandage stay sticky when wet.

Just don't eat the potato-based biodegradable forks.

Handmade for all-day comfort using biodegradable materials.

Although the research is still in the early stages, the end result could be biodegradable cars.

It is her hope that other goods can be made of biodegradable plastic.

Chain lube products based on canola or other biodegradable oils can keep your bike spinning smoothly.

The resulting mats are not only biodegradable and free of.

People would do a lot more composting, he says, if they had biodegradable bags to help them.

These will be implemented in an inexpensive modular system using locally-available biodegradable materials.

The company also suggests that the material can be modified to make a biodegradable cat-box filler.

Balloons are biodegradable and there is no scientific evidence of any real problem, the council told lawmakers.

Guests will find organic and biodegradable materials throughout the lodge.

Among the substances in development are new antibiotics, biodegradable plastics, a tooth-protecting solution and cancer drugs.

Such biodegradable microcapsules or gels, injected into the body or absorbed through oral or nasal.

The band ate locally grown organic food off plates and forks made of biodegradable potato starch.

Biodegradable disposable diapers are available, but they are hard to find and even more expensive than their.

Balloons are fully biodegradable and environmentally safe.

Designers have been proactive in finding fabrics and dyeing treatments that are biodegradable or do not harm rivers and land.

Many of the plants offered today, particularly annual and vegetable seedlings, are sold in what are touted as biodegradable pots.

Natural latex is biodegradable and environmentally safe, but.

His idea is to implant tiny magnetic cylinders mixed with a biodegradable substance commonly.

Boyer had the paralyzed vocal cord injected with a biodegradable gel, a close cousin of a substance used to smooth wrinkles.

The parchment simply makes a prettier presentation, and it's biodegradable.

It is also working on biodegradable plastics and a concentrated cola syrup that is easier to ship.

There they ate dinner on biodegradable plates and took turns giving brief speeches.

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World English Dictionary

biodegradable (ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəb^əl)

—*adj*
	(of sewage constituents, packaging material, etc) capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other biological means

biodegradation

—n

biodegradability

—n

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Word Origin & History

biodegradable

1960, from bio- + degrade + -able.

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Medical Dictionary

biodegradable bi·o·de·grad·a·ble (bī'ō-dĭ-grā'də-bəl)
adj.
Capable of being decomposed by biological agents, especially bacteria.

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Science Dictionary

biodegradable

(bī'ō-dĭ-grā'də-bəl) Pronunciation Key
Capable of being decomposed by the action of biological agents, especially bacteria.

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