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biodegradable

IPA: /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

KK: /ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be broken down naturally by living organisms, such as bacteria, without causing harm to the environment.

Example: Using biodegradable materials helps reduce pollution and protect the planet.

biodegradation

IPA: /ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪdeɪʃən/

KK: /baɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪdeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process in which living organisms, especially microorganisms, break down materials into simpler substances.

Example: Biodegradation is essential for recycling organic waste in the environment.

biodegrade

IPA: /ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪd/

KK: /ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪd/

verb

Definition: To break down and decompose naturally through the action of living organisms, particularly microorganisms.

Example: Plastic bags can take hundreds of years to biodegrade in landfills.

biodegraded

IPA: /ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

KK: /ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a material that can be broken down naturally by microorganisms into simpler substances.

Example: The packaging is made from biodegradable materials that will decompose over time.

verb

Definition: To break down and decompose naturally by the action of living organisms, especially bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms.

Example: Plastic bags can take hundreds of years to biodegrade, harming the environment.

biodiesel

IPA: //ˈbaɪoʊˌdiːzɛl//

KK: /ˈbaɪoʊˌdiːzəl/

noun

Definition: A type of fuel made from natural materials, often from plants, that can be used in diesel engines instead of traditional fossil fuels.

Example: Many companies are investing in biodiesel to reduce their carbon footprint.

biodiverse

IPA: /ˌbaɪoʊdaɪˈvɜrs/

KK: /baɪoʊdaɪˈvɜrs/

adjective

Definition: Having a variety of different species in a particular environment or ecosystem.

Example: The Amazon rainforest is known for its biodiverse ecosystem, home to thousands of plant and animal species.

biodiversity

IPA: /ˌbaɪoʊdaɪˈvɜr.sɪ.ti/

KK: /baɪoʊdaɪˈvɜrsɪti/

noun

Definition: The variety of different types of living things in a particular area or environment, including the differences within species and between species.

Example: Conserving biodiversity is essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems.

bioelectric

IPA: //ˌbaɪoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk//

KK: /baɪoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the electric currents produced by living organisms or the effects of electricity on living tissues.

Example: The bioelectric signals in the body help regulate various physiological processes.

bioelectrical

IPA: /ˌbaɪoʊɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/

KK: /baɪoʊɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the electrical processes that occur in living organisms.

Example: The bioelectrical signals in the body help regulate various functions.

bioelectricity

IPA: /ˌbaɪoʊɪˈlɛktrɪsɪti/

KK: /baɪoʊɪˈlɛktrɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: A type of electric current produced by living organisms, especially in tissues like nerves and muscles.

Example: The study of bioelectricity helps us understand how our bodies communicate through electrical signals.

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