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biodegradation

UK
/ˌbaɪ.əʊˌdiː.ɡrəˈdeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌbaɪ.oʊˌdiː.ɡrəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Translations

biodegradationnoun
biodegradations
pl
Biodegradation is an important process in waste management.
Биоразложение является важным процессом в управлении отходами.
Synonyms
decomposition
decay
breakdown
deterioration
disintegration
biodegradationadjective
UK
/ˌbaɪ.əʊˌdiː.ɡrəˈdeɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌbaɪ.oʊˌdiː.ɡrəˈdeɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively: e.g. "biodegradation pathways", functioning adjectivally.

Definitions

biodegradationnoun
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.
biodegradationadjective
Relating to or involving the breakdown of substances by living organisms.
The study focused on biodegradation processes in marine environments.
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