degrade

language: de

definitions

  1. verb
    to lower in rank, status, or quality; to reduce to a lower level
    de: deniedern
  2. verb
    to break down or decompose; to cause to deteriorate
    de: zerstören

examples

  1. pollution degrades the environment

    Verschmutzung degradiert die Umwelt

  2. bacteria degrade organic matter

    Bakterien zersetzen organische Stoffe