Environment
biodegradable
adjective
Definition
Capable of being broken down by bacteria or other natural organisms.
In a sentence
“Switching to biodegradable packaging reduces the amount of plastic waste.”
Synonyms
decomposableorganic
Common collocations
- biodegradable materials
- biodegradable packaging
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ecosystem
noun
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conservation
noun
The protection and preservation of the natural environment, species, or resources.