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biodegradable

 

[ baɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbəl ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

environmental

Capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms and thereby avoiding pollution.

Synonyms

breakdown, decomposable, disintegrable

Examples of usage

  • Biodegradable materials help reduce waste in landfills.
  • It is important to use biodegradable products to protect the environment.
Context #2 | Adjective

materials

Able to decay naturally and harmlessly.

Synonyms

eco-friendly, environmentally friendly, sustainable

Examples of usage

  • The company produces biodegradable packaging for their products.
  • These biodegradable containers are better for the environment than plastic ones.
Context #3 | Noun

products

Substances or objects that can decompose naturally.

Synonyms

eco-products, natural, organic

Examples of usage

  • The market offers a variety of biodegradable options for consumers.
  • Biodegradables are becoming more popular as people seek eco-friendly alternatives.

Translations

Translations of the word "biodegradable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 biodegradável

🇮🇳 जैव-अवक्रमणशील

🇩🇪 biologisch abbaubar

🇮🇩 biodegradable

🇺🇦 біорозкладний

🇵🇱 biodegradowalny

🇯🇵 生分解性の

🇫🇷 biodégradable

🇪🇸 biodegradable

🇹🇷 biyolojik olarak parçalanabilir

🇰🇷 생분해성의

🇸🇦 قابل للتحلل الحيوي

🇨🇿 biologicky rozložitelný

🇸🇰 biologicky rozložiteľný

🇨🇳 可生物降解的

🇸🇮 biološko razgradljiv

🇮🇸 lífrænt niðurbrjótanlegt

🇰🇿 биологиялық ыдырайтын

🇬🇪 ბიოდეგრადირებადი

🇦🇿 bioloji olaraq parçalana bilən

🇲🇽 biodegradable

Etymology

The term 'biodegradable' originated in the early 20th century, combining the prefix 'bio-' meaning life and 'degradable' meaning capable of being broken down. The concept of biodegradability gained significant attention in the late 20th and early 21st centuries due to increasing environmental concerns and the push for sustainable practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,778, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.