biodegradable
biodegradable
Definition
bio·de·grada·ble (-di grā′də bəl)
bi′o·de·grad·a·bil′·ity noun or bi′o·deg·ra·da′·tion-deg′rə dā′s̸hən
bi′o·de·grade′ transitive verb -·grad′ed, -·grad′·ing
biodegradable
Usage Examples
Adjective complement with noun phrase
- make: Many manufacturers add foaming ingredients even tho this makes the products less biodegradable.
Modifies a noun
- confetti: Confetti Only biodegradable confetti or rose petals are to be used.
- liner: A biodegradable liner is used inside the diaper which can be removed to flush the contents down the toilet.
- polymer: Using a biodegradable polymer they've created a mobile phone case with a seed embedded in a small transparent window.
- waste: You burn the paper, leaving what biodegradable waste you have produced behind you.
- coffin: The council can provide a choice of biodegradable cardboard coffin or you may prefer to purchase a coffin from a local Funeral Director.
- sack: Paper is shredded after full use, and biodegradable sacks are used for the little rubbish they produce.
Modifying Another Word
- readily: They only consist of components that are considered readily biodegradable according to OECD criteria.
- fully: Three years ago the Co-op proudly launched their fully biodegradable bags.
- completely: The natural citric formula is non toxic & completely biodegradable & is safe to use on all metal, plastic & glass components.
- totally: Even the plastic laminate used to protect the inside of the tray is made from a polyester based material which is also totally biodegradable.
- only: Confetti Only biodegradable confetti or rose petals are to be used.
- not: They do not rot ( they are not biodegradable ).
Used with adjective complement
- use: For more information, see PETS WILDLIFE - To protect wildlife, use biodegradable, environmentally friendly products.
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