degrade

language: pt

definitions

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

examples

  1. pollution degrades the environment

    a poluição degrada o meio ambiente

  2. bacteria degrade organic matter

    as bactérias degradam a matéria orgânica