"biodegradative" meaning in All languages combined

See biodegradative on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more biodegradative [comparative], most biodegradative [superlative]
Etymology: bio- + degradative Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|bio|degradative}} bio- + degradative Head templates: {{en-adj}} biodegradative (comparative more biodegradative, superlative most biodegradative)
  1. Causing or relating to biodegradation.
    Sense id: en-biodegradative-en-adj-pXgqgL~U Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with bio-

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