decomposable

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Because they are made of living cells, they are biocompatible, or nontoxic, and biodegradable, or naturally decomposable.

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2022

The gift will support research in fields such as climate science, energy, biofuels and decomposable plastics.

From Nature • Oct. 1, 2019

Cal Tech said the donation would be used to study solar science, climate science, energy, biofuels, decomposable plastics, water and environmental resources, and ecology and biosphere engineering.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2019

Boracic acid does the same thing, though not decomposable.

From Experimental Researches in Electricity, Volume 1 by Faraday, Michael

When silicates decomposable by acid are present, the solution is evaporated to dryness to render the silica insoluble; the residue extracted with 30 c.c. of hydrochloric acid, and diluted with water to 150 c.c.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius