the susceptibility of a substance to decomposition by microorganisms; specifically, the rate at which compounds may be chemically broken down by bacteria and/or natural environmental factors.
The ability of a substance to be broken down into simpler substances by bacteria.
The ability of a substance to be broken down into simpler substances by bacteria.
the susceptibility of a substance to decomposition by microorganisms; specifically, the rate at which compounds may be chemically broken down by bacteria and/or natural environmental factors.
biodegradability The quality of being readily digested or broken down chemically by organisms in the environment.