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- verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
biodegrade .
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Examples
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Chiquita Brands International Inc. said Friday it has invented a new solution for washing leafy greens that kills harmful microorganisms more effectively and biodegrades more readily than chlorine.
Chiquita Unveils Salad Wash; Some Are Skeptical Ilan Brat 2010
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While it is ultralight, thereby reducing the carbon footprint of the shipment, it essentially never biodegrades.
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The oil biodegrades into simpler components that are released into the atmosphere, reducing the flow of contaminants into waterways.
Susan Buchanan: Permeable Concrete Tested To Reduce City Street Flooding Susan Buchanan 2011
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While it is ultralight, thereby reducing the carbon footprint of the shipment, it essentially never biodegrades.
Astor Wines says no to Styro, yes to plastic sleeves | Dr Vino's wine blog 2010
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Weed-Aside Herbicidal Soap, one of the fatty acid-based herbicides available, kills weeds and biodegrades in the soil.
Green Scene: Some ideas for an environmentally friendly landscape 2011
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*** Food Chiquita Brands said it has invented a new solution for washing leafy greens that kills harmful microorganisms more effectively and biodegrades more readily than chlorine.
Business Watch 2010
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Even as plastic breaks down it never biodegrades, and instead slowly but surely incorporates itself into our ecosystem: Plastic also adsorbs hydrophobic pollutants, like PCBs, DDT.
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Your average party balloon probably biodegrades over the course of three millennia, so if you are planning a kid's party, try these rather more environmentally friendly options from Ethical Superstore.
Buy of the day 2010
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The Chicago Tribune reports that this waste takes 10-15 years to breakdown, but unfortunately never biodegrades, instead turning into a fine plastic powder that can remain in the ecosystem for years.
Cigarette Recycling: A Green Way To Put Out The Smoke? (VIDEO) 2010
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The Chicago Tribune reports that this waste takes 10-15 years to breakdown, but unfortunately never biodegrades, instead turning into a fine plastic powder that can remain in the ecosystem for years.
Cigarette Recycling: A Green Way To Put Out The Smoke? (VIDEO) 2010
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