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pho·tol·y·sis (f

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Chemical decomposition induced by light or other radiant energy.

photo·lytic (f

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k) adj.

photo·lyti·cal·ly adv.

photolysis [fəʊˈtɒlɪsɪs]

(Chemistry) chemical decomposition caused by light or other electromagnetic radiation Compare radiolysis

photolytic [ˌfəʊtəʊˈlɪtɪk] adj

photolysis (f

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Chemical decomposition induced by light or other radiant energy. Photolysis plays an important role in photosynthesis, during which it produces energy by splitting water molecules into gaseous oxygen and hydrogen ions.

photolysis

the breakdown of matter or materials under the influence of light. — photolytic, adj.

See also: Light

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photolysis (redirected from photolysing)

photolysis
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