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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: Decaying
the breakdown of matter or materials under the influence of light. — photolytic, adj.
See also: Light
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photolysis

The decomposition or disassociation of a compound when exposed to light of a certain wavelength.
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