photodegradable
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pho·to·de·grad·a·ble
(fō′tō-dĭ-grā′də-bəl)adj.
Capable of being chemically broken down by light: photodegradable plastic.
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photodegradable
(ˌfəʊtəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbəl)adj
(Environmental Science) (of plastic) capable of being decomposed by prolonged exposure to light
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pho•to•de•grad•a•ble
(ˌfoʊ toʊ dɪˈgreɪ də bəl)adj.
(of a substance) capable of being broken down by light.
[1970–75]
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pho·to·de·grad·a·ble
(fō′tō-dĭ-grā′də-bəl) Capable of being chemically decomposed by light. For example, photodegradable plastic becomes brittle and breaks into smaller pieces when exposed to sunlight, helping reduce litter and environmental damage.
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