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DegradationReadjustment of the stream profile where the stream channel is lowered by the erosion of the stream bed. Usually associated with high discharges.
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DegradationIn a discussion of fire retardant slurries, deterioration of viscosity.
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DegradationIn hydrologic terms, the geologic process by means of which various parts of the surface of the earth are worn down and carried away and their general level lowered, by the action of wind and water.
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DegradationSee Environmental degradation.
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Degradation1530s, from French dégradation (14c., Old French degradacion), from Medieval Latin degradationem (nominative degradatio), noun of action from past participle stem of degradare (see degrade).
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Degradationbreaking down.
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DegradationThe lessening of a quality of data or images because of any optical, electronic, or mechanical distortions (noise) in the data collection or image forming systems.
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DegradationA lowering of quality, performance or status. [D02304]
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DegradationLoss of image quality or Definition for any number of reasons including intentional ones. Quote: I don't like forced development and flashing. Because I do like a fairly rich negative with good blacks, I'm not keen on the strong use of fog filters, although on occasion I use them. I don't like the effect they produce. [Also] you' [..]
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DegradationThe progressive failure of a machine or lubricant.
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Degradationn. Diminution, as of strength or magnitude.
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DegradationThe deterioration in quality, level, or standard of performance of a functional unit. 2. In communications, a condition in which one or more of the required performance parameters fall outside predetermined limits, resulting in a lower quality of service. Note: Degradation is usually categorized as either "graceful" or "catastrophic. [..]
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Degradationwhen high discharge creates a high energy environment in a river channel leading to a lowering of the channel bed.
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Degradation1. Neurophysiology. When a neurotransmitter is broken down into inactive metabilites. 2. The result of a declining in value, quality or status.
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DegradationA loss of image or signal quality, usually in the process of reproduction or transmission.
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Degradationbreak-down (pop)
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DegradationDegradation occurs when an organism's ability to do things decreases. It is a reduction of normal functions and can sometimes be seen by the break down of parts. Neurotransmitters in the brain ex [..]
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DegradationAny decline in the quality of natural or cultural resources, or the viability of ecosystems, that is caused directly or indirectly by humans. deluxe tour:
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DegradationThe chemical breakdown of a neurotransmitter into inactive metabolites.
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Degradationthe social, economic and environmental decline of an area, often through de-industrialisation
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Degradation(n) changing to a lower state (a less respected state)(n) a low or downcast state
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DegradationAgeing
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DegradationA term used to describe the process by which a tyre loses performance or grip. Different from tyre wear which concerns the process by which the tread is worn away.
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DegradationDiminution or reduction of value or quality.
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DegradationA natural occurrence with all LED illuminators, which is accelerated when illuminators are operated at full power or in higher ambient temperatures.
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Degradationthe breaking down of substances by physical or biological means; bio-degradation refers specifically to breaking down of substances by natural processes, including bacteria, action of sunlight etc
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DegradationThe geologic process by means of which various parts of the surface of the earth are worn away and their general level lowered, by the action of wind and water.
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DegradationChemical or biological breakdown of a complex compound into simpler compounds.
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DegradationDegenerative changes in the Intervertebral Disc due to Aging or structural damage, especially to the vertebral end-plates.
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DegradationA degradation process whereby incorrectly folded Proteins are selectively transported out of the Endoplasmic Reticulum and into the Cytosol. The misfolded Proteins are subsequently ubiquitinated and d [..]
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DegradationProteolytic breakdown of the Mitochondria.
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DegradationCleavage of Proteins into smaller Peptides or Amino Acids either by Proteases or non-enzymatically (e.g., Hydrolysis). It does not include Protein Processing, Post-Translational.
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Degradation Any decline in the quality of natural or cultural resources, or the viability of ecosystems that is caused directly or indirectly by humans (NEAP, 2000).
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Degradationany significant reduction in the fertility of a soil, whether in the course of its natural development or by direct or indirect human action
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DegradationA change or break-down in a material's chemical structure.
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DegradationA gradual wearing down or away. Also with regard to soil a lowering of the nutrient content and associated ability to support continuing crop growth.
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DegradationThe conversion or breakdown of a substance to simpler compounds, for example, the degradation of organic matter to carbon dioxide and water.
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DegradationChemical or biological breakdown of a complex compound into simpler compounds. Demineralized Water
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DegradationThe loss of desirable physical properties of a textile material due to some process or physical, chemical or thermal phenomenon.
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DegradationIn hydrologic terms, the geologic process by means of which various parts of the surface of the earth are worn down and carried away and their general level lowered, by the action of wind and water.
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DegradationThe process by which a streambed is lowered in elevation by removal or scouring of sediment. This term is also used to refer to a damaged condition of habitat (hydromorphological degradation, physi [..]
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DegradationAny decline in the quality of natural or cultural resources, or the viability of ecosystems, that is caused directly or indirectly by humans.
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Degradationthe progressive reduction of performance, usually ending in failure of a machine or lubricant.
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DegradationIn hydrologic terms, the geologic process by means of which various parts of the surface of the earth are worn down and carried away and their general level lowered, by the action of wind and water.
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DegradationThe process by which a chemical is reduced to a less complex form.
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Degradation
The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one's standing or rank in office or society; diminution; as, the degradation of a peer, a knight, a general, or [..]
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DegradationThe decline or loss of one or more wetland functions due to human activities.
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DegradationDegradation refers to changes within the forest that negatively affect the structure or function of the forest stand or site, and thereby lower its capacity to supply products and services. In the con [..]
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DegradationAn unwanted change in the performance of a system undergoing testing. A degradation is not necessarily a malfunction or failure.
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DegradationA fetish for being psychologically degraded, or degrading a partner. Synonyms: erotic humiliation.
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DegradationDegradation is the sum of the processes that render land or water economically less valuable for agricultural production or for other ecosystem services. Continued degradation leads to zero or negativ [..]
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