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deterioration

dɪˌtɪəriəˈreɪʃən

noun

pogorszenie

pɔɡɔˈʂɛɲɛ· rzeczownik
Also
degradacja(f)
Definition

The process of becoming progressively worse.

Examples
The doctor noted a rapid deterioration in the patient's condition.
Lekarz zauważył szybkie pogorszenie stanu pacjenta.
Environmental deterioration is a serious global issue.
Degradacja środowiska to poważny problem globalny.
Synonyms
declinedegradationworsening
Collocations
rapid deteriorationenvironmental deteriorationdeterioration of health
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