degradation
Example Sentences
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"The levy of 30% on worn clothing is intended to mitigate environmental degradation while promoting domestic production," the bill says, according to local news outlet the Kampala Report.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
The question, experts say, is whether officials can somehow deal with the dangerous chemicals in a way that does not end in a blast or the type of spill that causes environmental degradation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
However, MOF glasses soften only at high temperatures -- above 300 °C -- close to their degradation temperature, making manufacturing challenging and limiting broader use.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
"We already have identified molecules that slow down hyaluronan degradation and are testing them in pre-clinical trials," Seluanov says.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
Nothing until the final degradation of the Christmas card.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
Vocabulary lists containing degradation
"Marigolds," Vocabulary from the short story
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By the Roots: Grad-, Gress-: to step
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"Mammoth Shakes and Monster Waves" Vocabulary from the informational text
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