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photodegradation

noun

pho·​to·​deg·​ra·​da·​tion -ˌdeg-rə-ˈdā-shən How to pronounce photodegradation (audio)
: degradation by means of radiant energy (as light)
photodegradable adjective

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“Photodegradation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/photodegradation. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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