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photoinduced

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[foh-toh-in-doost, -dyoost] / ˌfoʊ toʊ ɪnˈdust, -ˈdjust /

adjective

  1. induced by light.


Etymology

Origin of photoinduced

First recorded in 1945–50; photo- + induce + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Furthermore, to elucidate the role of the halogen bonds in the above-mentioned photoinduced sequential dynamics, the researchers conducted quantum chemistry calculations using the ultrafast electron diffraction results.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2024

Understanding the distinctive and highly directional nature of halogen bonds is crucial for crystal engineering and studying photoinduced structural deformations, which is key for the development of innovative photo-functional materials.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2024

Andrea Cavalleri of the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter in Hamburg, Germany, and his colleagues found signs of photoinduced superconductivity in metals and insulators.

From Scientific American • May 25, 2018

The original incorrectly stated David Hsieh of the California Institute of Technology creates photoinduced superconductivity in a material called a Mott insulator that becomes insulating at very cold temperatures.

From Scientific American • May 25, 2018

Four interfacial electron-transfer reactions have a pivotal role in the efficiency of photoinduced charge separation.

From Nature • Aug. 15, 2012

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