Definition of "biodegradability" [biodegradability]

• The capacity of a material to decompose over time as a result of biological activity, especially to be broken down by microorganisms (noun)

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• "According to scientific methods, the toxicity and biodegradability of a mixture must be tested on the mixture as a whole."
• "Kmart 2009 consent order: challenging biodegradability claims for paper plates."
• "Example: K-Mart and biodegradability claims for things like paper plates."