degradable
UK/dɪ'ɡreɪdəbl/US/di'greidәbl/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Capable of being broken down chemically or biologically.
可降解的，可分解的。
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddegradedown, away, reversal
+
-ableto step, walk, go
=degradable
degrade + -able (capable of) = able to be broken down. Uses the chemical 'break down' sense of degrade.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The packaging is fully degradable within a year.