photoreaction

American

[foh-toh-ree-ak-shuhn] / ˌfoʊ toʊ riˈæk ʃən /

noun

Chemistry.

a chemical reaction that involves or requires light.

Etymology

Origin of photoreaction

First recorded in 1905–10; photo- + reaction

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photoreaction

"We were able to detect the initial product of the photoreaction -- the electron transfer that occurred -- and thus prove that the complex reacts as desired," said Professor Heinze.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 26, 2025

The team evaluated the catalytic activity of the complexes for a specific photoreaction called transfer hydrogenation, a common reaction used in various industries.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2023

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