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degrade

/dɪˈɡreɪd/

Translations

degradeverb

degraded

Past Simple

degraded

Past Participle

degrading

Gerund

/dɪˈɡreɪd/

décomposerSens chimique : se transformer en éléments plus simples.

Bacteria in the soil help to degrade organic matter into nutrients.

Les bactéries du sol aident à décomposer la matière organique en nutriments.

dégraderSens général : faire baisser la qualité, la valeur, le rang ou la dignité.

The constant exposure to harsh chemicals can degrade the material over time.

L’exposition constante à des produits chimiques agressifs peut dégrader le matériau au fil du temps.

Additional translations

rabaisserSens figuré : traiter quelqu’un avec mépris ou l’avilir.

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degradeverb

To lower in quality or value; to reduce in worth or character.

The constant exposure to harsh chemicals can degrade the material over time.

To treat someone with disrespect or contempt; to demean.

The manager was criticized for degrading his employees during meetings.

To break down or decompose chemically.

Bacteria in the soil help to degrade organic matter into nutrients.

To lower someone’s rank or status, especially as a punishment.

The officer was publicly degraded for insubordination.