biodegradable
adjective /ˌbaɪ.əʊ.dɪˈɡreɪ.dɪ.bl̩/
/-oʊ-/ Definition
› able to decay naturally and in a way that is not harmful: Biodegradable packaging helps to limit the amount of harmful chemicals released into the atmosphere.Environmental issuesRubbish and wasteProtection and protectorsDecaying and staying fresh
(Definition of biodegradable adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- best-before date noun
- biodegrade verb
- decay noun
- decay verb
- decompose verb
- mouldy adjective (HAVING MOULD)
- out of date adjective (FOOD)
- perish verb (DECAY)
- perishable adjective
- pull date noun
- putrefaction noun
- putrid adjective (DECAYED)
- rack noun (DECAY)
- rot noun
- rotten adjective
- seed noun (PLANT)
- sell-by date noun
- shrivel verb
- spoil verb (DESTROY)
- withered adjective
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