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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Functional properties Biodegradable Biodegradable material Able to be broken down by biological processes under defined environmental conditions. Biologisch abbaubar
Translations
DE Biologisch abbaubar
FR Biodégradable
ES Biodegradable
IT Biodegradabile
CN 可生物降解
VN Có khả năng phân hủy sinh học
Not to be confused with Do not use without specifying or evidencing the relevant conditions.