ra·di·ol·y·sis (r  d - l  -ss)n. pl. ra·di·ol·y·ses (-s z) Molecular decomposition of a substance as a result of radiation. ra di·o·lytic (- -ltk) adj. |
radiolysis [ˌreɪdɪˈɒlɪsɪs]
n
(Physics / Nuclear Physics) chemical decomposition caused by radiation, such as a beam of electrons or X-rays
radiolytic [ˌreɪdɪəʊˈlɪtɪk] adj
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| Noun | 1. | radiolysis - molecular disintegration resulting from radiation lysis - (biochemistry) dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria |
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