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Definition of nonbiodegradable
nonbiodegradable
/ˌnɒnˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈɡreɪ.də.bəl/
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nonbiodegradable Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
7
• adjective
1
Not capable of being broken down or decomposed naturally by bacteria, fungi, or other living organisms, and therefore remaining in the environment as waste for a long time.
Example
"Municipal landfills are increasingly burdened by tons of nonbiodegradable plastic packaging."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonbiodegradable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonbiodegradable