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biodegradable
bi·o·de·grad·a·ble [ b ō di gráydəb'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
able to decompose naturally: made of substances that will decay relatively quickly as a result of the action of bacteria and break down into elements such as carbon that are recycled naturally

bi·o·de·grad·a·bil·i·ty [ b ō di gràydə bíllətee ] noun
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