biodegraded
Broke down organically
Biodegraded describes something that has been broken down by natural biological processes—bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms decomposing organic matter into simpler substances.
The packaging biodegraded within six months.
The past tense of biodegrade, it often appears in discussions of waste management and environmental impact: The leaves had biodegraded into rich compost.
Decomposed over time
- decayedBroken down organically
- disintegratedBroke into parts
- putrefiedDecayed with foul odor
- deterioratedBecame worse over time
moldered · spoiled · consumed · digested · weathered · fragmented · oxidized · corroded
Organisms breaking down dead material
- detritivoresCreatures consuming dead material
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- fungiSpore-reproducing decomposers
- microorganismsMicroscopic living entities
earthworms · ecosystem · detritus · biomass
Decayed organic soil matter
- mulchProtective plant bedding
- vermicompostWorm-digested organic material
- nutrientsVital dietary substances
- mineralsInorganic natural solids
topsoil · loam · thermophilic
Protective product enclosure
- paperPressed pulp for writing
- cardboardRigid paper for containers
- cellulosePlant wall polysaccharide
- sawdustPowdery timber waste
cotton · hemp · bamboo · seaweed · bioplastics
Reprocessing used materials
- renewableCapable of restoration
- environmentalOf natural surroundings
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
rotted
Decomposed over time
- decayedBroken down organically
- disintegratedBroke into parts
- putrefiedDecayed with foul odor
deteriorated · moldered · spoiled · consumed · digested · weathered · fragmented · oxidized · corroded · eroded
decomposers
Organisms breaking down dead material
- detritivoresCreatures consuming dead material
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- fungiSpore-reproducing decomposers
microorganisms · earthworms · ecosystem · detritus · biomass
humus
Decayed organic soil matter
- mulchProtective plant bedding
- vermicompostWorm-digested organic material
- nutrientsVital dietary substances
minerals · topsoil · loam · thermophilic
packaging
Protective product enclosure
recycling
Reprocessing used materials
- renewableCapable of restoration
- environmentalOf natural surroundings
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
biodegradedintact
Not damaged or altered
preserved · undecomposed · whole · undecayed · unchanged
biodegradednon-biodegradable
Resists natural decomposition
persistent · permanent · imperishable · synthetic · indestructible
- biodegradable wasteTrash that decomposes naturally
- biodegradable plasticPolymer designed to decompose
- biodegradable bagsContainers that naturally decompose
- biodegradable materialsItems that decompose naturally
- biodegradable packagingMaterials that decompose naturally
- non-biodegradable wasteGarbage that won't decompose
biodegradable, biodegrade, biodegradation, biodegrades, biodegradables, biodegrading, biodegradability, nonbiodegradable