biodegrade
verb
if a substance biodegrades, bacteria cause it to separate into very small parts so that it is not harmful to the environment
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verb
if a substance biodegrades, bacteria cause it to separate into very small parts so that it is not harmful to the environment
verb
if milk or another liquid curdles, or if something makes it curdle, lumps begin to form in it
verb
if a building or an area decays, its state gradually gets worse because it has not been looked after
verb
to decay by a slow natural process, especially through the action of particular bacteria or fungi
if food or drink goes off, it is no longer fresh
verb
if something such as milk sours, or if something sours it, it gets an unpleasant taste or smell because it is no longer fresh
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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