This is the 7717th most frequent Dutch word.
degradatie
"Degradatie" means "degradation" or "demotion" in English.
In this sentence, 'degradatie' refers to the deterioration or decline in quality of the environment as a result of pollution.
Door de voortdurende blootstelling aan vervuiling is de degradatie van het milieu versneld.
Due to constant exposure to pollution, the degradation of the environment has accelerated.
Here, 'degradatie' is used in the sports context to indicate the team's relegation to a lower division due to poor performance.
Het voetbalteam kende een degradatie na een reeks verloren wedstrijden.
The football team faced relegation after a series of lost matches.
In this case, 'degradatie' pertains to the breakdown or decomposition of materials under certain conditions.