biodegradable

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bi‧o‧de‧gra‧da‧ble/ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbəl◂ $ ˌbaɪoʊ-/ adjective
materials, chemicals etc that are biodegradable are changed naturally by bacteria into substances that do not harm the environment OPP non biodegradable, non-biodegradable:
　 ▪ This carton is made of biodegradable plastic.

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▪ AirX is non-toxic and completely biodegradable and contains no harmful ingredients.
▪ Ash and biodegradable waste must be added regularly to achieve the right carbon nitrogen ratio.
▪ Even biodegradable soap is not allowed in the water.
▪ However, there are some potential disadvantages in using bioremediation: it only applies to biodegradable contaminants.
▪ Organically grown, packed in an ozone-friendly biodegradable carton and marketed at a price to please both shopkeeper and purchaser alike.
▪ Reply yes, though retain private doubts as to whether Mrs T is fully biodegradable.
▪ Seek ways to make nappies more biodegradable. 2.
▪ Then we had thrown overboard everything that was biodegradable and kept the rest in a special rubbish barrel.