biodegrade
biodegrade · biodegrades · biodegraded · biodegrading
To decompose as a result of biological action, especially by microorganismsTo decompose as a result of biological action, especially by microorganisms.
Meaning
1 sensesTo decompose as a result of biological action, especially by microorganisms.
break down naturally through the action of biological agents
Translations
3 languagesForms
biodegrades, biodegrading, biodegraded, biodegraded| Base form | biodegrade · to biodegrade |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | biodegrades |
| Present participle | biodegrading |
| Past simple | biodegraded |
| Past participle | biodegraded |
regular · Lesson
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedbiodegradable
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle