"biobased" meaning in English

See biobased in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From bio- + based. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|bio|based}} bio- + based Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} biobased (not comparable)
  1. Based on biological material. Tags: not-comparable

Alternative forms

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