biodegradability

bi·o·de·grad·a·ble

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-oh-di-grey-duh-buh l]
- /ˌbaɪ oʊ dɪˈgreɪ də bəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-oh-di-grey-duh-buh l]
- /ˌbaɪ oʊ dɪˈgreɪ də bəl/

Definitions of biodegradability word

adjective biodegradability capable of decaying through the action of living organisms: biodegradable paper; biodegradable detergent. 1
noun biodegradability The capacity of a material to decompose over time as a result of biological activity, especially to be broken down by microorganisms. 0

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Origin of biodegradability

First appearance:

before 1960

One of the 3% newest English words

First recorded in 1960-65; bio- + degrade + -able

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Parts of speech for Biodegradability

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Biodegradability

biodegradability popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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