Biodegradable definition

Biodegradable means degradable through a process by which fungi or bacteria secrete enzymes to convert a complex molecular structure to simple gasses and organic compounds.
Biodegradable means a material is capable of undergoing biological anaerobic or aerobic degradation leading to the production of CO2, H2O, methane, biomass, and mineral salts, depending on the environmental conditions of the process.
Biodegradable means the ability of organic matter to break down from a complex to a more simple form through the action of bacteria or to undergo this process.

Examples of Biodegradable in a sentence

  • Biodegradable material is defined as follows: MATERIAL CAPABLE OF BEING BROKEN DOWN FROM A COMPLEX MOLECULAR STRUCTURE INTO SIMPLER GASSES AND ORGANIC COMPOUNDS BY LIVING MICROORGANISMS.

  • The Concessionaire shall, weigh the Bio-degradable Substance and Non Biodegradable Substance at the entry gate of the Landfill Site and Test such substances for level of bio-degradability in the presence of the Independent Consultant.

  • The Concessionaire shall maintain records of the quantum (measured in tonnes) of Bio-degradable Substance, Non-Bio-degradable Substance deposited at the Landfill Site, duly countersigned by the Independent Consultant and provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports of the same to the Independent Consultant and MCD in the format of report set out in Schedule P.

  • Biodegradable wastes must be disposed of in incinerators or in approved waste site outside the Protected Area.

  • Biodegradable products must be used for all cleaning water that is discharged into the navigation.


More Definitions of Biodegradable

Biodegradable means the ability of organic matter to break down from a complex to a more simple form.
Biodegradable means all materials in the entire product or package will completely break down and return to nature, i.e., become part of usable compost and/or decompose into elements found in nature within a reasonably short period of time after customary disposal. “Biodegradable,” as used herein, shall include but is not limited to, products that meet the then-applicable ASTM standards for compostability.
Biodegradable means capable of being broken down by microorganisms into simple, stable compounds such as carbon dioxide and water.
Biodegradable means capable of being broken down (degraded) by microorganisms into simpler compounds or natural elements.
Biodegradable means the entire product or package will completely break down and return to nature, i.e., decompose into elements found in nature within a reasonably short period of time after customary disposal.
Biodegradable means waste that is capable of undergoing anaerobic or aerobic decomposition, such as food and garden waste, and paper and cardboard;
Biodegradable means subject to biological decomposition into simpler biochemical or chemical components.