photolysis
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pho·tol·y·sis
(fō-tŏl′ĭ-sĭs)n.
Chemical decomposition induced by light or other radiant energy.
pho′to·lyt′ic (fō′tə-lĭt′ĭk) adj.
pho′to·lyt′i·cal·ly adv.
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photolysis
(fəʊˈtɒlɪsɪs)n
(Chemistry) chemical decomposition caused by light or other electromagnetic radiation. Compare radiolysis
photolytic adj
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pho•tol•y•sis
(foʊˈtɒl ə sɪs)n.
the chemical decomposition of materials under the influence of light.
[1910–15]
pho•to•lyt•ic (ˌfoʊt lˈɪt ɪk) adj.
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photolysis
the breakdown of matter or materials under the influence of light. — photolytic, adj.
See also: Decayingthe breakdown of matter or materials under the influence of light. — photolytic, adj.
See also: Light-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
photolysis
The decomposition or disassociation of a compound when exposed to light of a certain wavelength.
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photolyse