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English-Russian dictionary of telecommunications and their abbreviations. A.V. Alexandrov.. 2004.
English-Russian dictionary of telecommunications and their abbreviations. A.V. Alexandrov.. 2004.
Degradation — Deg ra*da tion, n. [LL. degradatio, from degradare: cf. F. d[ e]gradation. See {Degrade}.] 1. 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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Degradation of energy — Degradation Deg ra*da tion, n. [LL. degradatio, from degradare: cf. F. d[ e]gradation. See {Degrade}.] 1. The act of reducing in rank, character, or reputation, or of abasing; a lowering from one s standing or rank in office or society;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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