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Verb: biodegrade  bI-ow-di'greyd
  1. Break down naturally through the action of biological agents
    "Plastic bottles do not biodegrade"

Derived forms: biodegraded, biodegrades, biodegrading

Type of: decompose, molder [N. Amer], moulder [Brit, Cdn], rot

Encyclopedia: Biodegrade