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biodegrade

/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈɡreɪd/

Tradução: Verbo que significa decompor-se ou desintegrar-se naturalmente pela ação de organismos vivos, como bactérias ou fungos.

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verb

/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈɡreɪd/C1formalscientific
  • ptVerbo que significa decompor-se ou desintegrar-se naturalmente pela ação de organismos vivos, como bactérias ou fungos.

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.

    ptDecompor-se naturalmente

    • 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.

    Sinônimosbreak downdecaydecomposerot

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