| 释义 |
degradative, a.|dɪˈgreɪdətɪv|
[f. dēgradāt-, ppl. stem of late L. dēgradāre + -ive.]
Causing degradation.
1940Jrnl. Research Nat. Bureau of Standards Oct. 452 They involve the use of treatments which are known to have a degradative effect on the protein. 1950New Biol. VIII. 101 Enzymes are capable of accelerating synthetic as well as degradative reactions. 1958New Scientist 12 June 174/3 The degradative diseases, the pathetic conditions in which it is plain..that some part of the human frame has been worn out by too much use. |