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Meaning of
degradation
in English
degradation
us
//dɪˌɡreɪˈdeɪʃən//
uk
//dɪˌɡreɪˈdeɪʃən//
#uncommon
Plural
degradations
Definitions
Noun
diminution
of
strength
or
value
;
deterioration
The
company's
financial
degradation
led
to
bankruptcy
.
reduction
in
status
or
character
;
abasement
The
politician's
behavior
was
a
degradation
of
the
office
she
held
.
state
of
being
debased
;
loss
of
dignity
The
environmental
degradation
of
the
coastline
was
caused
by
erosion
.
wearing
down
of
rocks
and
landforms
by
water
or
erosion
The
social
degradation
of
the
community
was
a
result
of
poverty
.
chemical
change
or
damage
to
materials
The
exposure
to
sunlight
caused
degradation
of
the
plastic
materials
.
breakdown
of
materials
due
to
natural
elements
;
wear
The
constant
rain
led
to
degradation
of
the
road
surface
due
to
erosion
.
Compounds / Phrases
biodegradations
