Glossary
Fast-Biodegrading polymers

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 CO₂ (and/or CH₄), H₂O, 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.

Biodegradable; biodegradable

Nature of a biodegradable polymer system.

Degree of biodegradation; Degré de biodégradation

Fraction of an original polymer system that is biodegraded as measured by a specified phenomenon or techniques sensitive...