photodegradable
(of a substance) capable of being broken down by light.
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British Dictionary definitions for photodegradable
/ (ˌfəʊtəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbəl) /
(of plastic) capable of being decomposed by prolonged exposure to light
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Scientific definitions for photodegradable
[ fō′tō-dĭ-grā′də-bəl ]
Capable of decomposing when exposed to light. Photodegradable plastic, for example, becomes brittle and breaks into smaller pieces when exposed to sunlight, helping reduce litter and environmental damage.
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