biodegradable
adjective/ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbəl/
Frequency rank: #15,116 most common English word
Meaning
capable of being broken down naturally by bacteria or other living organisms.
Example sentence
The company switched to biodegradable packaging to reduce its environmental impact.
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