C1 adjective Neutral

biodegradable

/ˌbaɪ.əʊ.dɪˈɡreɪ.də.bəl/

Describes a substance or object that is capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms, thereby avoiding environmental pollution. In advanced contexts, it specifically refers to materials that can return to nature safely within a reasonably short period.

Beispiele

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1

We started using biodegradable trash bags to reduce our household environmental footprint.

We started using biodegradable trash bags to reduce our household environmental footprint.

2

The municipality has mandated that all single-use catering supplies must be biodegradable.

The municipality has mandated that all single-use catering supplies must be biodegradable.

3

I think these coffee cups are biodegradable, so you can just toss them in the compost bin.

I think these coffee cups are biodegradable, so you can just toss them in the compost bin.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
biodegradability
Verb
biodegrade
Adverb
biodegradably
Adjektiv
biodegradable
Verwandt
biodegradation
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Merkhilfe

Break it into parts: 'Bio' (living things like bacteria) + 'degrade' (break down) + 'able' (can be). Living things can break it down.

Schnelles Quiz

The company switched to ____ packaging to minimize its long-term impact on the local ecosystem.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: biodegradable

Beispiele

1

We started using biodegradable trash bags to reduce our household environmental footprint.

everyday

We started using biodegradable trash bags to reduce our household environmental footprint.

2

The municipality has mandated that all single-use catering supplies must be biodegradable.

formal

The municipality has mandated that all single-use catering supplies must be biodegradable.

3

I think these coffee cups are biodegradable, so you can just toss them in the compost bin.

informal

I think these coffee cups are biodegradable, so you can just toss them in the compost bin.

4

The study investigates the metabolic pathways through which microorganisms break down biodegradable polymers in anaerobic conditions.

academic

The study investigates the metabolic pathways through which microorganisms break down biodegradable polymers in anaerobic conditions.

5

Investing in biodegradable packaging has significantly enhanced our corporate social responsibility profile.

business

Investing in biodegradable packaging has significantly enhanced our corporate social responsibility profile.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
biodegradability
Verb
biodegrade
Adverb
biodegradably
Adjektiv
biodegradable
Verwandt
biodegradation

Häufige Kollokationen

biodegradable waste biodegradable waste
biodegradable packaging biodegradable packaging
biodegradable plastic biodegradable plastic
biodegradable materials biodegradable materials
biodegradable detergents biodegradable detergents

Häufige Phrasen

100% biodegradable

100% biodegradable

biodegradable and compostable

biodegradable and compostable

certified biodegradable

certified biodegradable

Wird oft verwechselt mit

biodegradable vs compostable

While all compostable materials are biodegradable, not all biodegradable materials are compostable; the latter must break down into nutrient-rich soil in specific settings.

biodegradable vs recyclable

Recyclable materials are processed by humans to be reused, whereas biodegradable materials decompose naturally via biological agents.

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Nutzungshinweise

The term is widely used in environmental science and marketing to signal that a product will not persist in the environment. It is typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'degradable' interchangeably with 'biodegradable', but 'degradable' can refer to chemical or physical breakdown (like by sunlight), whereas 'biodegradable' requires living organisms.

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Merkhilfe

Break it into parts: 'Bio' (living things like bacteria) + 'degrade' (break down) + 'able' (can be). Living things can break it down.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek 'bios' (life) combined with the English 'degradable' (from Latin de- 'down' + gradus 'step'), first appearing in the mid-20th century.

Grammatikmuster

Used typically as an adjective modifying a noun. Does not usually take comparative or superlative forms (rare to say 'more biodegradable').
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Kultureller Kontext

In contemporary Western society, the 'biodegradable' label is a powerful tool for 'green marketing' driven by consumer concern over plastic pollution.

Schnelles Quiz

The company switched to ____ packaging to minimize its long-term impact on the local ecosystem.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: biodegradable

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