Degradability

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈɡɹædˈəbɪɫəˌti/

Degradability (noun)

  1. How easily a material can be changed into simpler substances by natural processes over time.
  2. 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.