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Biodeterioration is the breakdown of materials by microbial action. It refers to the ability of organic compounds like those found in sewage to be decomposed by bacteria and other microorganisms. In contrast, most plastics are non-biodeteriorable compounds that cannot be broken down microbiologically.

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Unit 3

Biodeterioration is the breakdown of materials by microbial action. It refers to the ability of organic compounds like those found in sewage to be decomposed by bacteria and other microorganisms. In contrast, most plastics are non-biodeteriorable compounds that cannot be broken down microbiologically.

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Biodeterioration

biodeterioration The breakdown of materials by microbial action. A description of organic


compounds that are able to be decomposed by bacteria and other micro-organisms; such as, the
constituents of sewage, as compared with non-biodeteriorable compounds; such as, most plastics

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