photochemistry
the branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of light.
Origin of photochemistry
1Other words from photochemistry
- pho·to·chem·i·cal [foh-toh-kem-i-kuhl], /ˌfoʊ toʊˈkɛm ɪ kəl/, pho·to·chem·ic, adjective
- pho·to·chem·i·cal·ly, adverb
- pho·to·chem·ist, noun
Words Nearby photochemistry
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How to use photochemistry in a sentence
It is agreed by scientists that photochemistry has a promising future.
Artificial Light | M. Luckiesh
British Dictionary definitions for photochemistry
/ (ˌfəʊtəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ) /
the branch of chemistry concerned with the chemical effects of light and other electromagnetic radiations: Also called: actinochemistry
Derived forms of photochemistry
- photochemist, noun
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Scientific definitions for photochemistry
[ fō′tō-kĕm′ĭ-strē ]
The scientific study of the effects of light and ultraviolet radiation on chemical reactions.
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