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/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈɡrædəbəl ˈkoʊtɪŋ/ · bi·o·de·gra·da·ble coat·ing
noun
  1. A thin layer applied to a material that can be broken down by natural biological processes, such as microbial activity, without leaving harmful residues. The company switched to a biodegradable coating for its fruit trays to reduce plastic waste.
Did you know? The phrase “biodegradable coating” first appeared in scientific literature in the early 1990s, when researchers were developing edible films for food packaging that would safely decompose after use.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 17, 2026