| Domain | Definition | ||
| Administration | The metabolic breakdown of materials into simpler components by living organisms. A more specific form of Biotransformation. (references) | ||
| Agriculture | Decomposition of a substance into more elementary compounds by the action of microorganisms such as bacteria. (references) | ||
| Environment | Degradation or decomposition by means of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms by which complex organic molecules are broken down into simpler molecules; cf. mineralization biodegradation n can occur under aerobic or anaerobic conditions. Source: European Union. (references) | ||
| Health | 1: The series of processes by which living organisms degrade pollutant chemicals, organic wastes, pesticides, and implantable materials. (references) | 2: Decomposition or breakdown of a substance through the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or fungi) or other natural physical processes (such as sunlight). (references) | |
| Public Administration | The decomposition of chemical substances in the environment through biological processes. Source: European Union. (references) | ||
| Space | Decomposition of material by microorganisms. (references) | ||
| Water | Transformation of a substance into new compounds through biochemical reactions or the actions of microorganisms such as bacteria. (references) | ||
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Specialty Expressions: BIODEGRADATION
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Biodegradation (to biodegrade) | Geology | The degradation, or destruction of, a chemical substance or substances by biological means (such as through microorganisms using it as a nutrient). (references) | |
| In-Situ Biodegradation | Administration | (Environmental) The treatment of soil in place to encourage contaminants to break down. It involves aerating the soil and adding nutrients to promote growth of microorganisms. (references) | |
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Topics by Level of Interest: BIODEGRADATION | ||||
| Topics sorted by level of Interest | Level (1=low, 600=high) | Topics sorted Alphabetically | Level (1=low, 600=high) | |
| Microbial biodegradation | 21 | Biodegradation | 13 | |
| Biodegradation | 13 | Microbial biodegradation | 21 | |
Source: the editor, created by/for EVE to gauge likely levels of human interest in linguistically triggered topics (compiled across various sources, such as Wikipedia and specialty expression glosses). | ||||
