degradative


deg·ra·da·tion

D0100000 (dĕg′rə-dā′shən)n.1. The act or process of degrading.2. The state of being degraded; degeneration.3. A decline to a lower condition, quality, or level.4. Geology A general lowering of the earth's surface by erosion or weathering.5. Chemistry Decomposition of a compound, especially complex substances such as polymers and proteins, by stages, exhibiting well-defined intermediate products.
deg′ra·da′tive adj.

degradative

(dɪˈɡreɪdətɪv) adjformal causing degradation
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