Conversion of a substance into biomass by biochemical processes.
Note: Lactic acid-based polyesters are not biodegradable, but they can be bioassimilated, since the ultimate degradation by-products are lactic acid metabolites.
Source:
PAC, 2020, 92, 193. 'Nomenclature and terminology for linear lactic acid-based polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2019)' on page 206 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2017-1007)