Dictionary Home » Dictionary Definitions » photodegradable

photodegradable

Listen
(fōt′ō dē grād′ə bəl)

adjective

that will decompose under exposure to certain kinds of radiant energy, esp. ultraviolet light, as certain plastics or insecticides

Origin: photo- + (bio)degradable

See photodegradable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Capable of being chemically broken down by light: photodegradable plastic.

Learn more about photodegradable

photodegradable medical definition

photodegradable science

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD

Browse entries near photodegradable

photoconductivity

photocopier

photocopy

photocurrent

photodecomposition

photodetector

photodiode

photodisintegration

photodissociation

photodrama

About YourDictionary Advertisers Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Bookmark Site Help Suggestion Box Tools
© 1996-2013 LoveToKnow, Corp. All Rights Reserved. Audio pronunciation provided by LoveToKnow, Corp.
About YourDictionary Advertisers Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Help
© 1996-2013 LoveToKnow, Corp. All Rights Reserved. Audio pronunciation provided by LoveToKnow, Corp.