Biodegraded: meaning, definitions and examples
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biodegraded
[ ˌbaɪɵʊdɪˈɡreɪdɪd ]
environmental science
Biodegraded refers to the process by which organic substances are broken down by living organisms, typically microorganisms like bacteria and fungi. This process is essential for the recycling of nutrients in ecosystems and helps mitigate pollution by breaking down waste materials into less harmful substances.
Synonyms
broken down, decomposed, deteriorated
Examples of usage
- The plastic waste finally biodegraded in the compost.
- Certain materials biodegrade faster than others.
- Efforts to create biodegradable products are on the rise.
- Natural fibers biodegrade more effectively than synthetic ones.
Translations
Translations of the word "biodegraded" in other languages:
🇵🇹 biodegradado
🇮🇳 जीवाणु अपघटित
🇩🇪 biologisch abgebaut
🇮🇩 biodegradasi
🇺🇦 біодеградований
🇵🇱 biodegradowalny
🇯🇵 生分解性の
🇫🇷 biodégradé
🇪🇸 biodegradado
🇹🇷 biyolojik olarak parçalanmış
🇰🇷 생분해된
🇸🇦 متحلل حيوي
🇨🇿 biodegradovaný
🇸🇰 biodegradovaný
🇨🇳 生物降解的
🇸🇮 biološko razgradljiv
🇮🇸 lífrænt niðurbrot
🇰🇿 биологиялық түрде ыдыраған
🇬🇪 ბიოდეგრადირებული
🇦🇿 biodeqradasiya
🇲🇽 biodegradado
Etymology
The term 'biodegrade' originates from the combination of 'bio-', which comes from the Greek 'bios' meaning 'life', and 'degrade', which comes from the Latin 'gradus' meaning 'step' or 'degree'. The concept has been researched since the early 20th century but gained wider attention with increased environmental awareness in the latter half of the century. As human-induced waste has accumulated in the environment, understanding and promoting biodegradation has become crucial in efforts to reduce landfill use and pollution. The process itself is vital for maintaining the ecosystem's balance, allowing for nutrients to be recycled back into the soil, which can then nurture new plant life.