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biodegrade

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bi·o·de·grad·a·ble  (b-d-grd-bl)
adj.
Capable of being decomposed by biological agents, especially bacteria: a biodegradable detergent.
bio·de·grada·bili·ty n.
bio·degra·dation (-dgr-dshn) n.
bio·de·grade v.
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Verb1.biodegrade - break down naturally through the action of biological agents; "Plastic bottles do not biodegrade"
molder, moulder, rot, decompose - break down; "The bodies decomposed in the heat"
Translations
biodegrade [ˌbaɪədɪˈgreɪd]
A. VT → biodegradar
B. VI → biodegradarse
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