American English pronunciation

How to pronounce biodegradable

IPA transcription: [,baɪoʊdəɡ'ɹeɪdəbəl]

Hear “biodegradable” pronounced

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Adjective

  • capable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria

    “a biodegradable detergent”

Usage examples

  • Some pet owners prefer biodegradable litters due to its friendliness to the environment.
  • Owing to surface currents, the Sargasso accumulates a high concentration of non-biodegradable plastic waste.