photodegradable

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Capable of being chemically broken down by light: photodegradable plastic.

photodegradable [ˌfəʊtəʊdɪˈgreɪdəb^əl]

adj

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Environmental Science) (of plastic) capable of being decomposed by prolonged exposure to light

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Capable of decomposing when exposed to light. Photodegradable plastic, for example, becomes brittle and breaks into smaller pieces when exposed to sunlight, helping reduce litter and environmental damage.

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