Nondegradable
Pronunciation: /ˈnɑnˈdeɪˈɡɹædəbəl/
Nondegradable (adj)
- Not able to be broken down by natural processes, so it stays in the environment for a long time.
- Unable to be changed into simpler substances by living organisms, so it does not decompose easily.
Nondegradable (adjective)
Examples
- Plastic waste can be nondegradable and last for years.
- The material is nondegradable, so it won’t break down easily.