degradation
//ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən//
Noun
degradationSingular
degradationsPlural
1
The process of something declining or deteriorating in quality, condition, or value over time.
The degradation of air quality in the city has become a serious concern.
2
The act of treating someone with disrespect or humiliation, lowering their dignity or status.
The public degradation of the employee in front of his colleagues was completely unacceptable.
3
The breakdown or decomposition of a substance, especially through chemical or biological processes.
The degradation of plastic in the ocean takes hundreds of years.