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Definition biodegrade in British English

biodegrade verb

[intransitive] verb
/ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪd/
1

if a substance biodegrades, bacteria cause it to separate into very small parts so that it is not harmful to the environment

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Definition biodegrade in British English