photodegradable
/ˌfoʊtoʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbəl/
adjective
- Capable of being broken down by light, especially sunlight, into smaller parts.
- Scientists are developing photodegradable packaging to reduce waste.
- This photodegradable film will decompose after a few weeks of exposure to sunlight.
- Some plastic bags are made from photodegradable materials that break down in the sun.