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Biodegradation

Definition(s)
Biodegradation is the process by which organic substances are decomposed by micro-organisms (mainly aerobic bacteria) into simpler substances such as carbon dioxide, water and ammonia. (Source: OECD Glossary of Statistics)
Broader
Waste treatment
Waste management
Waste
Related terms
Biofuel
Renewable energy