C1 adjective तटस्थ

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.

उदाहरण

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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.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
biodegradability
Verb
biodegrade
क्रिया विशेषण
biodegradably
विशेषण
biodegradable
संबंधित
biodegradation
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याद रखने का तरीका

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

त्वरित क्विज़

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

सही!

सही उत्तर है: biodegradable

उदाहरण

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.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
biodegradability
Verb
biodegrade
क्रिया विशेषण
biodegradably
विशेषण
biodegradable
संबंधित
biodegradation

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

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

सामान्य वाक्यांश

100% biodegradable

100% biodegradable

biodegradable and compostable

biodegradable and compostable

certified biodegradable

certified biodegradable

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

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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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

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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सामान्य गलतियाँ

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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याद रखने का तरीका

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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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

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

व्याकरण पैटर्न

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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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

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

त्वरित क्विज़

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

सही!

सही उत्तर है: biodegradable

संबंधित शब्द

bluster

C1

Bluster refers to loud, aggressive, or indignant talk that carries little sting or power and is often intended to intimidate. It suggests a noisy way of speaking that lacks substance or the actual ability to carry out threats.

bogus

C1

Describes something that is not genuine, counterfeit, or intentionally fraudulent. It is often used in academic and legal contexts to refer to claims, documents, or entities that have been fabricated to deceive others.

boisterous

C1

Describes someone or something that is noisy, energetic, and cheerful, often in a way that is slightly out of control. It is frequently used for groups of people, activities, or natural forces like wind and waves.

bombard

C1

To attack or subject someone or something to a continuous flow of objects, questions, or information. In academic and scientific contexts, it specifically refers to directing a stream of particles or radiation at a substance to induce a reaction.

bombastic

C1

Describing speech, writing, or behavior that is high-sounding and inflated but with little actual meaning or substance. It is typically used to criticize someone for being pretentious and trying to sound more important or knowledgeable than they truly are.

bondage

C1

Bondage refers to the state of being under the control of another person or system, characterized by a lack of freedom or involuntary servitude. In an academic context, it encompasses legal, social, and economic structures, such as slavery or debt peonage, that restrict an individual's autonomy.

boon

C1

A boon is a timely benefit or blessing that is extremely helpful in a particular situation. It refers to something that makes life easier or provides a significant advantage when most needed.

boorish

C1

Describes behavior that is rough, unrefined, and ill-mannered, typically lacking sensitivity or social grace. It suggests a lack of education or cultural sophistication in social interactions.

bootstrap

C1

To start or develop a process or business using minimal external resources, often relying on existing internal assets or self-funding. In computing and statistics, it refers to a self-starting process that executes without external input or a technique for estimation through resampling.

bounty

C1

A bounty is a generous gift or a reward offered for a specific task, such as the capture of a criminal. It also frequently refers to an abundance or plentiful supply of something, particularly food or natural resources.

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