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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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Polymers DotCom has the following to say on the biodegradability of plastics.
To strive to own anything of extraordinary value generally strikes us as absurd, given our biodegradability.
The plasticizer may also change the flammability, odour, biodegradability, and cost of the finished product.
The CEC procedure measures the natural biodegradability of a substance using non-acclimated, naturally occurring organisms.
The traditional system of treating wastewater in the canning industry, because of the biodegradability of water, is aerobe biological treatment.
They are of benefit to wildlife as they ensure land is kept in a natural state and they adhere to sound ecological values like recycling and biodegradability.

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