biodegradable

UK
/ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/
US
/ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbəl/

Translations

biodegradableadjective
more biodegradable
Comp.
most biodegradable
Super.
UK
/ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/
US
/ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbəl/
This packaging is made from biodegradable materials.
Эта упаковка сделана из биоразлагаемых материалов.
Synonyms
biodegradablenoun
biodegradables
pl
UK
/ˌbaɪ.əʊ.dɪˈɡreɪ.də.bəl/
US
/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈɡreɪ.də.bəl/
Used countably and uncountably to mean a substance or product that is biodegradable.

Definitions

biodegradableadjective
Capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms, thereby avoiding pollution.
The company switched to biodegradable packaging to reduce its environmental impact.
biodegradablenoun
A substance or product that is capable of being broken down by microorganisms, especially one marketed or used for its environmental benefit.
The café switched to biodegradables for all takeaway items.