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I started to grow microbial cellulose to explore an ecofriendly textile for clothing and accessories but, very quickly, I realized this method had potential for all sorts of other biodegradable consumer products.
Suzanne Lee

Meaning of "biodegradable" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BIODEGRADABLE

biodegradable  [ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BIODEGRADABLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Biodegradable is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES BIODEGRADABLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

biodegradable

Biodegradation

Degradation caused by enzymatic process resulting from the action of cells. Note: Modified to exclude abiotic enzymatic processes. Biodegradation is the chemical dissolution of materials by bacteria or other biological means. Although often conflated, biodegradable is distinct in meaning from compostable. While biodegradable simply means to be consumed by microorganisms and return to compounds found in nature, "compostable" makes the specific demand that the object break down in a compost pile. The term is often used in relation to ecology, waste management, biomedicine, and the natural environment and is now commonly associated with environmentally friendly products that are capable of decomposing back into natural elements. Organic material can be degraded aerobically with oxygen, or anaerobically, without oxygen. Biosurfactant, an extracellular surfactant secreted by microorganisms, enhances the biodegradation process.

Definition of biodegradable in the English dictionary

The definition of biodegradable in the dictionary is capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other biological means.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BIODEGRADABLE


abradable
əˈbreɪdəbəl
degradable
dɪˈɡreɪdəbəl
dissuadable
dɪˈsweɪdəbəl
evadable
ɪˈveɪdəbəl
evadible
ɪˈveɪdəbəl
gradable
ˈɡreɪdəbəl
inaidable
ɪnˈeɪdəbəl
indissuadable
ˌɪndɪˈsweɪdəbəl
nondegradable
ˌnɒndɪˈɡreɪdəbəl
persuadable
pəˈsweɪdəbəl
photodegradable
ˌfəʊtəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbəl
tradable
ˈtreɪdəbəl
tradeable
ˈtreɪdəbəl
unaidable
ʌnˈeɪdəbəl
unfadable
ʌnˈfeɪdəbəl
unpersuadable
ˌʌnpəˈsweɪdəbəl
upgradable
ʌpˈɡreɪdəbəl
upgradeable
ˈʌpɡreɪdəbəl
wadable
ˈweɪdəbəl
wadeable
ˈweɪdəbəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BIODEGRADABLE

biocoenology
biocoenosis
biocoenotic
biocompatible
biocomputing
biocontrol
bioconversion
biocycle
biodata
biodegradability
biodegradation
biodegrade
biodiesel
biodiverse
biodiversity
biodot
biodynamic
biodynamical
biodynamics
bioecological

WORDS THAT END LIKE BIODEGRADABLE

able
affordable
avoidable
bendable
buildable
commendable
dependable
downloadable
expandable
expendable
extendable
foldable
formidable
lendable
readable
recordable
refundable
unavoidable
understandable
unreadable
weldable

Synonyms and antonyms of biodegradable in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «biodegradable» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BIODEGRADABLE

Find out the translation of biodegradable to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of biodegradable from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «biodegradable» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

可生物分解
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

biodegradable
570 millions of speakers

English

biodegradable
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

biodegradable
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

قَابِلٌ لِلتَحَلُّل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

поддающийся биологическому разложению
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

biodegradável
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জীবাণুবিয়োজ্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

biodégradable
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Biodegradable
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

biologisch abbaubar
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

生物分解性の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

생분해성의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Biodegradable
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

có thể phân hủy vi sinh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बायोडिग्रेडेडबल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bakterilerle ayrışabilen
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

biodegradabile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ulegający biodegradacji
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

біорозкладний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

biodegradabil
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βιοδιασπώμενος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bioafbreekbare
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bilogiskt nedbrytbar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

biologisk nedbrytbar
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of biodegradable

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BIODEGRADABLE»

The term «biodegradable» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.498 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BIODEGRADABLE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about biodegradable

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QUOTES WITH «BIODEGRADABLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word biodegradable.
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Suzanne Lee
I started to grow microbial cellulose to explore an ecofriendly textile for clothing and accessories but, very quickly, I realized this method had potential for all sorts of other biodegradable consumer products.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BIODEGRADABLE»

Discover the use of biodegradable in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to biodegradable and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Biodegradable polymers for industrial applications
The vast majority of plastic products are made from petroleum-based synthetic polymers that do not degrade in a landfill or in a compost-like environment. Therefore, the disposal of these products poses a serious environmental problem.
Ray Smith, 2005
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Handbook of Biopolymers and Biodegradable Plastics: ...
This new Handbook provides engineers and scientists with the information and practical guidance needed to successfully design and manufacture products using biopolymers and biodegradable plastics.
Sina Ebnesajjad, 2013
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Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers
This book is a complete guide to polymers, which degrade naturally once they are finished with. This is an especially important topic at the moment as landfill space is getting less and other methods of recycling can be very costly.
Catia Bastioli, Rapra Technology Limited, 2005
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Biodegradable Polymers: Market Report
Biodegradable polymers have experienced strong growth over the last three years and are set to make further inroads into markets traditionally dominated by conventional thermoplastics in future.
David K. Platt, 2006
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Green Plastics: An Introduction to the New Science of ...
For anyone interested in an introduction to 'green plastics, ' this is the entrance key."--Ann-Christine Albertsson, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, and editor, "Biomacromolecules"
Eugene S. Stevens, 2002
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Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers
Handbook of Biodegradable Polymers, the seventh volume in the Drug Delivery and Targeting book series, provides a source manual for synthetic procedures, properties and applications of bioerodible polymers.
Abraham J. Domb, Joseph Kost, David Wiseman, 1998
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Biodegradable Hydrogels for Drug Delivery
This book covers the mechanisms of biodegradation, types of biodegradable hydrogels,chemical and physical gels, chemical and enzymatic degradation, and examples of biodegradable drug delivery systems.
Haesun Park, Kinam Park, Waleed S.W. Shalaby, 2011
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Absorbable and Biodegradable Polymers
This text illustrates creative approaches to custom designing unique, fiber-forming materials for equally unique applications.
Shalaby W. Shalaby, Karen J.L. Burg, 2003
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Biodegradable Polymers and Plastics
Synthetic and semi-synthetic polymeric materials were originally developed for their durability and resistance to allforms of degradation including biodegradation.
Emo Chiellini, Roberto Solaro, 2003
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Synthetic Biodegradable Polymer Scaffolds
This body of work represents the first volume of a book series covering the field of tissue engineering.
Anthony Atala, David J. Mooney, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BIODEGRADABLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term biodegradable is used in the context of the following news items.
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Producing biodegradable plastic just got cheaper and greener
Biodegradable drinking cups or vegetable wrapping foil: the bioplastic known as polylactic acid (PLA) is already a part of our everyday lives. «Phys.Org, Jul 15»
2
NOWlab creates 100% recyclable, biodegradable glacier table and …
'glacier' is a 100% recyclable and biodegradable sculptural stool/table, that emphasizes a new school of thought, development, and ... «Designboom, Jul 15»
3
TerraVerdae Introduces Biodegradable MicroSpheres for Cosmetics …
“Our biodegradable, environmentally safe microspheres have all the performance characteristics that cosmetic manufacturers demand of ... «WorldPressOnline, Jul 15»
4
Homegrown: Biodegradable straws
Soon Mainers could have an alternative – a biodegradable “straw straw,” made from stalks of winter rye. photo-store. Search photos available ... «Press Herald, Jul 15»
5
News & Analysis Biodegradable Electronics Debut
"The lifetime of our biodegradable transistors are of no difference from the regular transistors. As long as the transistors are not put into touch ... «EE Times, Jul 15»
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Michael Stephen | How can oxo-biodegradable plastics most …
Michael Stephen, chairman of the Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Association and deputy chairman of Symphony Environmental Technologies, ... «Packaging News, Jul 15»
7
Taste of Cambridge to provide biodegradable tasting spoons
Cambridge Main Street has partnered with EcoTensil to offer environmentally safe, biodegradable tasting spoons for Taste of Cambridge. «The Star Democrat, Jul 15»
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Researchers develop new biodegradable silicon transistor based on …
An array of microwave silicon transistors sitting on a wood-derived CNF substrate. Credit: Jung-Hun Seo, Shaoqin Gong and Zhenqiang ... «Phys.Org, Jun 15»
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Artist's biodegradable work borrows from earth
Neil Goss is on a cross-country "East to West: Medicinal Art Tour," that focuses on creating temporary, public site-specific artwork — and the ... «The Courier-Journal, Jun 15»
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Dow Paper Coatings sees a shift towards compostable and …
Dow Paper Coatings has seen a shift towards a heightened interest in compostable and biodegradable paper products. «FoodProductionDaily.com, Jun 15»

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