Concept information
Preferred term
biodegradation
Definition
- The decomposition of organic materials by micro-organisms, largely under aerobic environmental conditions. Biodegradation is an essential part of biogeochemical cycles and bioremediation. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environmental Change; biodegradation]
Broader concept
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/biodegradation
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