biodegradableˌbaɪ oʊ dɪˈgreɪ də bəl
biodegradable (adj)
English Definitions:
biodegradable (adj)
capable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria
"a biodegradable detergent"
biodegradable (Noun)
Any material that can be decomposed by biological activity.
biodegradable (Adjective)
Capable of being decomposed by biological activity, especially by microorganisms.
biodegradable
Biodegradation is the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi. It is generally assumed to be a natural process, which differentiates it from composting. Composting is a human-driven process in which biodegradation occurs under a specific set of circumstances. The process of biodegradation is threefold: first an object undergoes biodeterioration, which is the mechanical weakening of its structure; then follows biofragmentation, which is the breakdown of materials by microorganisms; and finally assimilation, which is the incorporation of the old material into new cells. In practice, almost all chemical compounds and materials are subject to biodegradation, the key element being time. Things like vegetables may degrade within days, while glass and some plastics take many millennia to decompose. A standard for biodegradability used by the European Union is that greater than 90% of the original material must be converted into CO2, water and minerals by biological processes within 6 months.
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