degrade

language: es

definitions

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

examples

  1. pollution degrades the environment

    la contaminación degrada el medio ambiente

  2. bacteria degrade organic matter

    las bacterias degradan la materia orgánica