biodegradable — capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms and thereby avoiding pollution
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms and thereby avoiding pollution
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbəl/
Example Sentences
- My girlfriend insisted on biodegradable confetti for our wedding because she didn't want to harm the environment on our special day.
- The company switched to biodegradable cups after realizing their old plastic ones would outlast their business by 500 years.
- Many restaurants now use biodegradable takeout containers to reduce environmental impact.
biodegradable
ADJECTIVE[/ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbəl/]
capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms and thereby avoiding pollution
A biodegradable apple core transforms into soil in a thriving garden
Biodegradable is nature's promise—from decomposition flourish new sustainable life that won't contradict the earth's cycle
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'bio-' (Greek bios, meaning life) combined with 'degradable' (from Latin degradare, meaning to reduce in rank or break down). The term emerged in the 20th century as environmental concerns about waste decomposition grew.
Breakdown
bio- (life) + degrad- (break down, from Latin de- + gradus) + -able (capable of) = biodegradable (capable of being broken down by living organisms)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My girlfriend insisted on biodegradable confetti for our wedding because she didn't want to harm the environment on our special day.”
“The company switched to biodegradable cups after realizing their old plastic ones would outlast their business by 500 years.”
“Many restaurants now use biodegradable takeout containers to reduce environmental impact.”
“The biodegradable soap dissolves harmlessly in natural water sources.”
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