5. Glossary
Biodegradation; biodegradation
A set of successive or concomitant physical, chemical and biological phenomena leading in all cases to a reorganization of the biomass and a release of CO 2 (and/or CH 4 ), H 2 O, energy (in the form of heat), a possible production of new organic molecules and possible mineral residues.
Aerobic biodegradation; aerobic biodegradation
Biodegradation under aerobic conditions.
Anaerobic biodegradation; anaerobic biodegradation
Biodegradation under anaerobic conditions.
Biodegradability; biodegradation
Ability to undergo biodegradation.
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