degrade

language: fr

definitions

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

examples

  1. pollution degrades the environment

    la pollution dégrade l'environnement

  2. bacteria degrade organic matter

    les bactéries dégradent la matière organique