theoretical degree of biodegradation

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Degree of biodegradation that corresponds to conversion of all the organic matter present in an original polymer-based item to minerals and biomass.
Note: This expression is used as reference to assess biodegradable components that are not accessible to biodegradation from those that are bioavailable.
See: bioavailability
Source:
PAC, 2012, 84, 377. (Terminology for biorelated polymers and applications (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)) on page 396 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'theoretical degree of biodegradation' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.13922 RIS BibTex EndNote
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