Degradation

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Degradation)

Degradation - the process of deteriorations of characteristics of an object with time; moving back; gradual decline; decline in quality; breakdown of matter due to the impact of external forces in conformity with the laws of nature and time. (Wikipedia)

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Scope Note:
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This term is used for the following terms: 
Decomposition
Depolymerization

Approved Date
19-Jun-2013

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