Degradable: meaning, definitions and examples
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degradable
[ dɪˈɡreɪ.də.bəl ]
environmental
Capable of being broken down into small particles that are not harmful to the environment.
Synonyms
biodegradable, breakable, disintegrable
Examples of usage
- The degradable packaging material decomposes quickly in the soil.
- These degradable plastics help reduce pollution in our oceans.
technology
Capable of being decomposed or broken down into simpler substances by physical, chemical, or biological processes.
Synonyms
breakable, decomposable, disintegrable
Examples of usage
- The degradable polymers used in the manufacturing process are eco-friendly.
- This degradable material can be easily recycled for future use.
Translations
Translations of the word "degradable" in other languages:
🇵🇹 biodegradável
🇮🇳 अपघटनीय
🇩🇪 abbaubar
🇮🇩 dapat terurai
🇺🇦 біорозкладний
🇵🇱 biodegradowalny
🇯🇵 生分解性の
🇫🇷 biodégradable
🇪🇸 biodegradable
🇹🇷 biyolojik olarak parçalanabilir
🇰🇷 생분해성의
🇸🇦 قابل للتحلل
🇨🇿 biologicky rozložitelný
🇸🇰 biologicky rozložiteľný
🇨🇳 可降解的
🇸🇮 biološko razgradljiv
🇮🇸 lífbrjótanlegt
🇰🇿 биологиялық ыдырайтын
🇬🇪 დაშლადი
🇦🇿 bioloji parçalana bilən
🇲🇽 biodegradable
Word origin
The word 'degradable' is derived from the verb 'degrade,' which comes from the Latin word 'degradare,' meaning 'reduce in rank or standing.' In the context of environmental science and technology, the term 'degradable' gained popularity in the late 20th century with the increasing focus on sustainability and eco-friendly practices.
See also: degradation, degrader, degrading.