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“decompose” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiàng jiě

Example

这种塑料很难降解。zhè zhǒng sù liào hěn nán jiàng jiě

This plastic is difficult to decompose.

Illustration for 降解 (decompose)

How to say “decompose” in Chinese

“Decompose” in Chinese is 降解 (jiàng jiě).

A complex substance opens into simpler substances as its molecular structure breaks apart.

Full entry for 降解: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 降解

这种材料在土壤里很容易降解。zhè zhǒng cái liào zài tú rǎng lǐ hěn róng yì jiàng jiě

This material decomposes very easily in soil.

Tips for using 降解

  • On packaging, 可降解 (kě jiàngjiě, "degradable") means that a material can break down, but the label alone does not state how fast or under what conditions.

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