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Vocabulary Entry
degradation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The process of deteriorating or being degraded.
Example Sentences
"The degradation of the environment is a major concern for scientists."
"He spoke about the degradation of ethical standards in society."
"The rapid degradation of the coastline was evident after the storm."
V
verb
To cause to deteriorate or lose value.
Example Sentences
"Lack of maintenance can degrade the performance of machinery."
"Pollution can degrade air quality significantly."
"The constant sunlight can degrade the paint on the walls."