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radiolysis

[rey-dee-ol-uh-sis]
noun Chemistry.
  1. the dissociation of molecules by ionizing radiation.
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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
  1. chemical decomposition caused by radiation, such as a beam of electrons or X-rays
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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)
  1. Molecular decomposition of a substance as a result of radiation.
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Related formsra′di•o•lyt′ic (-ə-lĭt′ĭk) adj.
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