Which term is used to describe a novel,chemically synthesized compound that does not occur naturally but can be made to be biodegradable?

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"Xenobiotic" refers to a compound that is foreign to an organism's metabolic processes and is not normally found in nature. While xenobiotics can be harmful, some can be designed to be biodegradable, meaning they will eventually break down into harmless components in the environment.

Which Term Is Used to Describe a Novel,chemically Synthesized Compound