degradation /deg·ra·da·tion/ (deg″rah-da´shun) conversion of a chemical compound to one less complex, as by splitting off one or more groups of atoms.
degradation
degradation [deg″rah-da´shun]
degradation (deg´r
dā´shn),
deg·ra·da·tion (d g r -d  shn)n. Progressive decomposition of a chemical compound into a less complex compound. |
degradation
[di′grədā′shən]
Etymology: L, de + gradu, step
the conversion of a chemical compound to a less complex compound, usually by splitting off one or more groups or subgroups of atoms, as in deamination. degrade, adj.
degradation [deg″rah-da´shun]
conversion of a chemical compound to one less complex, as by splitting off one or more groups of atoms. See also lysis.
degradation (deg´r
dā´shn),n the reduction of a chemical compound to a less complex compound.
degradation
conversion of a chemical compound to one less complex, as by splitting off one or more groups of atoms.
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