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The answer BIODEGRADABLE has 5 possible clue(s) in existing crosswords.
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Definitions of biodegradable in various dictionaries:
adj - capable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria
Capable of being decomposed by biological agents, especially bacteria: a biodegradable detergent.
BIODEGRADABLE - Biodegradation is the disintegration of materials by bacteria, fungi, or other biological means.The term is often used in relation to: biomedicine, w...
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Feb 2 2014 The Telegraph - Cryptic |
Jan 29 2013 USA Today |
Jun 8 2012 The Guardian - Quick crossword |
Jan 8 2011 The Times - Concise |
Dec 24 2010 The Times - Cryptic |
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It means capable of decaying through the action of living organisms |
Adjective applied to some plastics because they disintegrate in nature |
(Kelly of the Clue Crew stirs packing peanuts into a clear liquid.) Packing peanuts made from corn & potato starch could one day replace Styrofoam & reduce landfill waste, because unlike Styrofoam, these peanuts are this, meaning they are readily decomposable |
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Capable of being decomposed by biological agents, especially bacteria: a biodegradable detergent. |
(of a substance or object) capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms and thereby avoiding pollution. |
capable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria |
able to decay naturally and in a way that is not harmful: |
(of a substance) able to decay naturally and without harming the environment |
able to decay naturally and in a way that is not harmful to the environment: |
Biodegradable description |
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Biodegradation is the disintegration of materials by bacteria, fungi, or other biological means.The term is often used in relation to: biomedicine, waste management, ecology, and the bioremediation of the natural environment. It is now commonly associated with environmentally-friendly products, capable of decomposing back into natural elements. * Although often conflated, biodegradable is distinct in meaning from: compostable. While biodegradable simply means can be consumed by microorganisms, compostable makes the further specific demand that the object break down under composting conditions. * Organic material can be degraded aerobically (with oxygen) or anaerobically (without oxygen). Decomposition of biodegradable substances may include both biological and abiotic steps. * Biodegradable matter is generally organic material that provides a nutrient for microorganisms. These are so numerous and diverse that a huge range of compounds can be biodegraded, including hydrocarbons (oils), polyc |