degradable

Speech parts

1. degradable - Noun

2. degradable - Adjective

Meaning

degradable (comparative more degradable, superlative most degradable)

Able to be chemically or biologically degraded.

degradable (plural degradables)

Any material that can be degraded or decomposed.

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Examples

In the quantitative models that appear in leading economics journals and textbooks, nature is taken to be a fixed, indestructible factor of production. The problem with the assumption is that it is wrong: nature consists of degradable resources. Partha Dasgupta

Biodegradable implant materials can now be used for minimally invasive surgical procedures through degradable thermoplastic polymers. Source: Internet

Researchers are actively developing synthetically derived tissue replacement technologies derived from hydrogels, for both temporary implants (degradable) and permanent implants (non-degradable). Source: Internet

Because of concerns of limited degradable protein for much of the tall fescue hay fed to cows during the winter, peanut skins would not be an ideal supplement without additional crude protein offered along with it. Source: Internet

These polymers are now able to change their shape with increase of temperature, causing shape memory capabilities as well as easily degradable sutures. Source: Internet

Environmental fate The most toxic ordnance compounds, tetryl and 1,3,5-TNB, are also the most degradable. Source: Internet

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