degradableadjective
uk/dɪˈɡreɪ.də.bəl/us/dɪˈɡreɪ.də.bəl/A degradable substance can change into a more simple chemical structure, especially over time:
These bags are made of degradable plastic.
See also
biodegradable
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Physical & chemical processes
- addition reaction
- adiabatic
- adsorb
- advection
- alpha decay
- corrode
- diffraction
- dissolve
- exothermic reaction
- impregnate
- processus
- redox
- refraction
- rehydrate
- saponification
- scald
- secretion
- suction
- the carbon cycle
- vaporize
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