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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-grey-duh-buh l]
- /dɪˈgreɪ də bəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-grey-duh-buh l]
- /dɪˈgreɪ də bəl/
Definitions of degradable word
- adjective degradable (of waste products, packaging materials, etc) capable of being decomposed chemically or biologically 3
- adjective degradable capable of being degraded 3
- adjective degradable capable of being degraded or degrading; esp., capable of being readily decomposed by chemical action, as some plastics 3
- adjective degradable susceptible to chemical breakdown. 1
- noun degradable Able to be chemically or biologically degraded. 1
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Origin of degradable
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65; degrade + -able
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Parts of speech for Degradable
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preposition
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degradable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
degradable usage trend in Literature
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