degradability

de·grad·a·ble

 (dĭ-grā′də-bəl)

adj.

Capable of being chemically degraded: degradable plastic wastes.

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de·grad′a·bil′i·ty n.

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degradability

the state or quality of being susceptible to breakdown or decomposition. — degradable, adj.

See also: Decaying

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the state or quality of being susceptible to breakdown or decomposition. — degradable, adj.

See also: Materials, Properties of

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