photocatalysis

American  

[foh-toh-kuh-tal-i-sis] / ˌfoʊ toʊ kəˈtæl ɪ sɪs /

noun

Chemistry.

photocatalyses plural

1. the acceleration or retardation of the reaction rate in chemical reactions by light.

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photocatalysis British  

/ ˌfəʊtəʊkəˈtælɪsɪs /

noun

1. the alteration of the rate of a chemical reaction by light or other electromagnetic radiation

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• photocatalytic
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• photocatalyses
  plural

Etymology

Origin of photocatalysis

First recorded in 1910–15; photo- + catalysis

Example Sentences

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photocatalysis

Both advances rely on photocatalysis and strengthen CiQUS's position as a leader in developing innovative strategies to use abundant raw materials more effectively.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 27, 2026

It has a wide range of applications, including as photocatalysis and pollutant removal.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 2, 2024

Noël says the system has impressed him with its ingenuity: 'I have been working on photocatalysis for more than a decade now.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 25, 2024

Indeed, the development of new ligands for transition metal complex photocatalysis can create new possibilities and redefine reaction capabilities, allowing novel solutions to the challenges we face today.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2023

As the microrobots adhere to plastic, photocatalysis also produces charged molecules.

From Scientific American ● Sep. 14, 2021