Degradability
Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈɡɹædˈəbɪɫəˌti/
Degradability (noun)
- How easily a material can be changed into simpler substances by natural processes over time.
- The extent to which living organisms can break a substance into smaller parts.
Examples
- The degradability of the material improves when it is exposed to sunlight.
- Higher degradability means the waste breaks down over time more easily.