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biodegradation

/ˌbaɪ.əʊˌdiː.ɡrəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

/ˌbaɪ.oʊˌdiː.ɡrəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

biodegradationnoun

biodegradations

Translations

Biodegradation is an important process in waste management.

Биоразложение является важным процессом в управлении отходами.

Definitions

The process by which organic substances are broken down by living organisms, typically by microorganisms, into simpler substances or elements.

The biodegradation of plastic waste is a crucial process for reducing environmental pollution.

Synonyms

biodegradationadjective

/ˌbaɪ.əʊˌdiː.ɡrəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

/ˌbaɪ.oʊˌdiː.ɡrəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Used attributively: e.g. "biodegradation pathways", functioning adjectivally.

Definitions

Relating to or involving the breakdown of substances by living organisms.

The study focused on biodegradation processes in marine environments.