biodegradable textile
nounUK /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl ˈtekstaɪl/
US /ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl ˈtekstaɪl/
A cloth that tiny living things can break down and turn back into earth.
The shirt is made from a biodegradable textile, so it will rot away in the soil.
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2. A fabric designed to break down safely in landfills or compost piles.
The company switched to a biodegradable textile to cut down on waste.
3. Any woven material that microorganisms can consume over time.
Scientists tested the biodegradable textile by burying it for three months.
4. Cloth made from plant or animal fibers that nature can recycle.
Linen is a biodegradable textile that has been used for centuries.