Biodegradable

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /baɪoÊŠdəˈɡɹeɪdÉ™blÌ©/, /baɪədəˈɡɹeɪdÉ™blÌ©/ or with initial in place of

Alternative forms

• bio-degradable

Origin

- + degradable

Full definition of biodegradable

Adjective

1. Capable of being decomposed by biological activity, especially by microorganisms.
• 2013, Charles T. Ambrose, Alzheimer’s Disease, Similar studies of rats have employed four different intracranial resorbable, slow sustained release systems—surgical foam, a thermal gel depot, a microcapsule or biodegradable polymer beads.

Related terms

• biodegradability
• biodegradation
• biodegrade

Noun

1. Any material that can be decomposed by biological activity.----