photodynamics

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pho·to·dy·nam·ics

(fō′tō-dī-năm′ĭks)

n. (used with a sing. verb)

1. The science that deals with the effects of light on molecules, especially the activating effects of light on molecules that are inserted into the body to treat disease.

2. The behavior of a substance or chemical when exposed to light.

photodynamics

(ˌfəʊtəʊdaɪˈnæmɪks)

(Biology) (functioning as singular) the branch of biology concerned with the effects of light on the actions of plants and animals

pho•to•dy•nam•ics

(ˌfoʊ toʊ daɪˈnæm ɪks)

n. (used with a sing. v.)

the branch of biology dealing with light and its effects on living organisms.

[1885–90]

pho`to•dy•nam′ic, adj.

pho`to•dy•nam′i•cal•ly, adv.

photodynamics

the science or study of light in relation to the movement of plants. — photodynamic, photodynamical, adj.

See also: Light

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