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Biodegradable

/bˌaɪoʊdəˈɡreɪdəbəl/
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(adj) Capable of being decomposed by biological activity, especially by microorganisms.

I only use biodegradable bags.
The country already produces biodegradable plastic.
CEFR Practice Quiz
This paper bag is ____, meaning it will break down naturally in time.

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