biodegradable pollution

/ˌˈbaɪoʊdiˌgreɪdəbəl pəˌluʃən/
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Definitions of biodegradable pollution
  1. noun
    pollution that is rendered harmless by natural processes and so causes no permanent harm
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    antonyms:
    nonbiodegradable pollution
    pollution that accumulates in the environment and may appear in the food chain
    type of:
    pollution
    undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities
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