radiolysis

[rey-dee-ol-uh-sis]

noun Chemistry.

the dissociation of molecules by ionizing radiation.

Origin of radiolysis

First recorded in 1945–50; radio- + -lysis

Related formsra·di·o·lyt·ic

[rey-dee-oh-lit-ik] /ˌreɪ di oʊˈlɪt ɪk/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for radiolysis

radiolysis

noun

chemical decomposition caused by radiation, such as a beam of electrons or X-rays

Derived Formsradiolytic (ˌreɪdɪəʊˈlɪtɪk), adjective

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radiolysis in Medicine

radiolysis

[rā′dē-ŏl′ĭ-sĭs]

n. pl ra•di•ol•y•ses (-sēz)

Molecular decomposition of a substance as a result of radiation.

Related formsra′di•o•lyt′ic (-ə-lĭt′ĭk) adj.