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IELTS word

biodegradable

/ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/adjective

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English definition

able to break down naturally without lasting waste

Common phrases / collocations

  1. biodegradable packaging
  2. biodegradable material
  3. biodegradable waste

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The biodegradable box broke down in the compost.

  2. 2.

    The shop uses biodegradable bags.

  3. 3.

    Some biodegradable materials need special conditions.

Visual learning

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A plain uncoated cardboard food box is partly breaking down among leaves and vegetable scraps in a garden compost bin.
able to break down naturally without lasting waste
1box enters compost
2material breaks down
box enters compost→material breaks down