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biodegrade

/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈɡreɪd/

Traduction: Verbe signifiant se décomposer ou se détruire naturellement sous l'action d'organismes vivants, tels que des bactéries ou des champignons.

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verb

/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈɡreɪd/C1formalscientific
  • frVerbe signifiant se décomposer ou se détruire naturellement sous l'action d'organismes vivants, tels que des bactéries ou des champignons.

A verb meaning to decompose or break down naturally through the action of living organisms, such as bacteria or fungi.

  1. Decompose naturallyB2formalscientific

    To break down or decompose through the action of living organisms, such as bacteria or fungi, into harmless substances.

    frse biodégrader

    • Most paper products biodegrade within a few months.
    • Plastic bags can take hundreds of years to biodegrade.
    • Scientists are developing materials that biodegrade more quickly in landfills.

    Synonymesbreak downdecaydecomposerot

Formes
  • biodegraded past participle
  • biodegraded past simple
  • biodegrading present participle
  • biodegrades third person singular