7 resultaten gevonden voor 'degradation'

degradation

irreversible process leading to a significant change in the structure of a product, typically characterized by a change of properties (e.g. integrity, molecular mass or structure, mechanical strength) and/or by fragmentation, affected by environmental conditions, proceeding over a period of time and comprising one or more steps [SOURCE: Adapted from EN ISO 472:2013 [3]]

degradation

process whereby an action on an item causes a deterioration of one or more properties (ISO 6707-1:2014, 9.1.3)

degradation indicator

deficiency which shows when a performance characteristic (3.1.80.1)(3.1.80.2) fails to conform to a requirement

biodegradation

degradation caused by biological activity, especially by enzymatic action, leading to a significant change in the chemical structure of a material

biodegradation

degradation caused by biological activity, e.g. by enzymatic action, leading to a significant change in the chemical structure of a product [SOURCE: Adapted from EN ISO 472:2013 [3]]