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biodegrade vs decompose

decompose vs biodegrade

biodegrade and decompose both are verbs.

As verbs, decompose is a hypernym of biodegrade; that is, decompose is a word with a broader meaning than biodegrade:
  • biodegrade: break down naturally through the action of biological agents
  • decompose: break down
Other hypernyms of biodegrade include rot, molder, moulder.
biodegrade (verb) decompose (verb)
break down naturally through the action of biological agents separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts
lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current
break down
Difference between biodegrade and decompose

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