biodegrade
verbEtymology From bio- + degrade.
1
To decompose as a result of biological action, especially by microorganisms.
- PLA decomposes slowly, but plants can help the material biodegrade five to seven times faster in the soil, Kato says.2026 February 17, Simmone Shah, “Biodegradable Beads Are Helping Mardi Gras Go Green”, in TIME, archived from the original on 25 Feb 2026:
- Related terms
- biodegradable