Biodegradable

Pronunciation: /ˌbaɪoʊdəɡˈreɪdəbəl/

Biodegradable (adjective)

  1. Able to be broken down naturally by living things into safe materials.

Examples

  • Many products are now made from biodegradable materials.
  • Biodegradable materials break down naturally in the environment.

Common collocations: biodegradable packaging, biodegradable waste, biodegradable products