biodegradable
adjective
bio·de·grad·able
ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-di-ˈgrā-də-bəl
: capable of being broken down especially into innocuous products by the action of living things (such as microorganisms)
biodegradable trash bags
biodegradable
noun
plural biodegradables
"… we would never discourage the development of technologies that promote recyclables or biodegradables. [=biodegradable materials]"
—Ruth Lampi
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