1. breaking down naturally through the action of living organisms such as bacteria
Usage: present participle of biodegrade

Examples

• The plastic bags are biodegrading slowly in the compost pile.
• Scientists are studying how quickly different materials are biodegrading in ocean water.
• The biodegrading process helps reduce waste in landfills.
• These food scraps are biodegrading naturally in the soil.
• The company claims their packaging is biodegrading within six months.
• Researchers found that the oil spill was biodegrading faster than expected.