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/ˌdɛɡrædˈeɪʃən ˈædʒənt/ · de.gra.da.tion.agen.t
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- A substance that causes the degradation or deterioration of another substance, often through chemical reactions. The degradation agent used in the experiment was found to accelerate the breakdown of the polymer.
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- A factor or influence that contributes to the decline or deterioration of something, such as a process or a system. The degradation agent in the software update caused a significant slowdown in the computer's performance.
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Did you know? The term 'degradation agent' is often used in the context of environmental science, where it refers to pollutants or substances that contribute to the degradation of ecosystems.