Land and Agriculture
Definition(s)
Biodegradation is the process by which organic substances are decomposed by micro-organisms (mainly aerobic bacteria) into simpler substances such as carbon dioxide, water and ammonia. (Source: OECD Glossary of Statistics)
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Broader: waste treatment
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