Definition of photodegrade in English:
photodegrade
verb fəʊtə(ʊ)dɪˈɡreɪdˌfōdōdəˈɡrād
[no object](of a substance or object) be decomposed by the action of light, especially sunlight.
the fibre will photodegrade in about 6 months
studies have looked at how organic pollutants photodegrade in water
Example sentencesExamples
- The data of Table 4 show that lignin samples mixed with UV screens showed less tendency to photodegrade than similar samples in the absence of UV screens.
- Temporary erosion control blankets (ECBs) can be constructed of both natural and synthetic fibers and nettings that will either photodegrade or biodegrade over a specified period of time.
- Spartan herbicide does not photodegrade at the soil surface.
- Instead they "photodegrade," a process whereby sunlight breaks them into progressively smaller pieces, all of which are still plastic polymers.
- Unfortunately, I do not believe this action will stop the buildup of plastic particulates, the photodegraded bits of plastic trash that now outweigh plankton in much of the ocean.
Derivatives
noun
All operations were carried out on ice under a dim green safe light to prevent photodegradation, isomerization and structural changes of the pigments.
Example sentencesExamples
- Three types of pesticide degradation are microbial, chemical, and photodegradation.
- Photodegradation is the breakdown of pesticides by light, particularly sunlight.
- Riboflavin photodegradation and photosensitizing effects are highly dependent on oxygen and ascorbate concentrations.
- However, the mechanism of porphyrin photodegradation can be complex and differs in solution and in biological media.
- Understanding the mechanisms by which photodegradation occurs may lead to more polymers that have environmental and medical applications.