Degradability

/ˌdeɪɡreɪdəˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or condition of being capable of being broken down or degraded.

Etymology

From degrade + -able (capable of) + -ity (quality of), a modern word created to discuss environmental and chemical properties.

Kelly Says

This word became popular with environmentalists and chemists discussing 'biodegradability'—whether something can naturally break down without poisoning the planet.

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