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BIODEGRADATION Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word biodegradation. (exact relations)
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biodegraded biodegrades biodegrading biodegradable biodegradability

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	decay					verb, nounv, n
	noun • the process of gradually becoming inferior • a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current • the organic phenomenon of rotting • an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying • the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation verb • lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current • fall into decay or ruin • undergo decay or decomposition
	decomposition					nounn
	noun • the analysis of a vector field • in a decomposed state • (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action • the organic phenomenon of rotting
	deterioration					nounn
	noun • a symptom of reduced quality or strength • process of changing to an inferior state
	disintegration					nounn
	noun • in a decomposed state • a loss (or serious disruption) of organization in some system • separation into component parts • the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation • total destruction
	dissolution					nounn
	noun • separation into component parts • the process of going into solution • dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure • the termination of a meeting • the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations)
	putrefaction					nounn
	noun • a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action • moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
	rotting					adjectiveadj
	noun • (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
	spoilage					verb, nounv, n
	noun • the amount that has spoiled • the process of becoming spoiled • the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it
	crumbling					adjectiveadj
	verb • fall apart • break or fall apart into fragments • fall into decay or ruin

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