/ ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈgreɪdəbl; NAmE ˌbaɪoʊ-/ adjective
a substance or chemical that is biodegradable can be changed to a harmless natural state by the action of bacteria, and will therefore not damage the environment
OPP non-biodegradable
/ ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈgreɪdəbl; NAmE ˌbaɪoʊ-/ adjective
a substance or chemical that is biodegradable can be changed to a harmless natural state by the action of bacteria, and will therefore not damage the environment
OPP non-biodegradable
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005