biodegradable
UK/,baɪə(ʊ)dɪ'greɪdəb(ə)l/US/.baiәudi'greidәbl/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Capable of being broken down naturally by living organisms.
可生物降解的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedbio-prefix
+
degradabledown, away, reversal
=biodegradable
bio- (life) + degradable = able to be broken down by living organisms. A common eco-marketing label.
Common Collocations
- 1.biodegradable plastic可生物降解的塑料
Example Sentences
- 1.
They switched to biodegradable packaging to cut waste.