Design and Technology A-Level
Biodegradability
What Biodegradability means in Design and Technology A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Biodegradability
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The ability of a material to be broken down naturally by microorganisms into harmless environmental elements.
The ability of a material to be broken down naturally by microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi.
The ability of a material to be broken down naturally by microorganisms into harmless substances.
Topics that use Biodegradability
- Part 1: Identifying and outlining possibilities for design (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Topic 4: Digital technologies (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
- Topic 8: Features of manufacturing industries (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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