BIODEGRADABLE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does biodegradable mean? 

• BIODEGRADABLE (adjective)
  The adjective BIODEGRADABLE has 1 sense:

1. capable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria

  Familiarity information: BIODEGRADABLE used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• BIODEGRADABLE (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Capable of being decomposed by e.g. bacteria

Context example:

a biodegradable detergent

Similar:

perishable (liable to perish; subject to destruction or death or decay)

 Context examples 

An intravitreal implant containing the corticosteroid dexamethasone embedded in a biodegradable polymer matrix, with anti-inflammatory and macular edema relieving activity.

(Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant, NCI Thesaurus)

A controlled-release formulation of a biodegradable poly(ortho ester) polymer, encapsulating the indazole derivative granisetron, with antiemetic activity.

(APF530, NCI Thesaurus)

This lactic acid can serve as an intermediate chemical to produce other compounds such as biodegradable plastics (PLA) or fuels.

(Will We Soon Drive on ‘Grassoline’?, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

A novel non-viral vector consisting of a plasmid DNA encoding the human gene for interleukin 12 (IL-12) and a biocompatible, biodegradable delivery polymer with potential antineoplastic activity.

(EGEN-001, NCI Thesaurus)

Parenteral sustained-release systems of microparticles, implants, or biodegradable polymer-excipients designed to release their active pharmaceutical ingredient over a prolonged period of time.

(Extended Release Depot Dosage Form, NCI Thesaurus)

The agent paclitaxel linked to a biodegradable, water-soluble polyglutamate polymer with antineoplastic properties.

(Paclitaxel poliglumex, NCI Thesaurus)

A biodegradable wafer that is used to deliver the anticancer drug carmustine directly into a brain tumor site after the tumor has been removed by surgery.

(Gliadel Wafer, NCI Dictionary)

The use of very small quantities of reagent, together with the biodegradable nature of cotton, renders the entire analytical system extremely environmentally-friendly.

(Scientists design devices to calculate the concentration of potassium in water, of creatinine in urine, or glucose in blood using smartphone technology, University of Granada)

A biodegradable poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(D,L-lactide) copolymer micelle nanoparticle-entrapped formulation of paclitaxel with antineoplastic activity.

(Paclitaxel-loaded polymeric micelle, NCI Thesaurus)

This monolayer of iPSC-derived RPE is grown on a biodegradable scaffold designed to promote the integration of the cells within the retina.

(Researchers rescue photoreceptors, prevent blindness in animal models of retinal degeneration, National Institutes of Health)