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What does biodegradability mean?

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Noun
  1. The capacity of a material to decompose over time as a result of biological activity, especially to be broken down by microorganisms.
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With the emphasis being given to the development of biologically soft detergents, it is necessary to establish criteria defining biodegradability of these materials.
Pre-adaptation is not to be used in tests for aerobic ready biodegradability.
Polymers DotCom has the following to say on the biodegradability of plastics.
The plasticizer may also change the flammability, odour, biodegradability, and cost of the finished product.
Experimental results showed that the ozonizing process had an excellent de-color efficiency and could improve the biodegradability of wastewater.
But false claims of biodegradability in the past and a lack of a widely accepted and credible degradability standard have undercut the public's trust.

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