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1. (n.) actinism
the property of radiation by which chemical effects are produced.
Etymology: (1835–45; < Gk
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1. (noun) actinism
the property of radiation that enables it to produce photochemical effects
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1. (noun) actinism
the property of radiant energy (found chiefly in solar or electric light) by which chemical changes are produced, as in photography
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1. actinism
the chemical action of sunlight.
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1. actinism
The power possessed by ether waves of inducing chemical change, either of decomposition or of combination. The violet and ultra-violet end of the spectrum of white light, generally speaking, represent the most highly actinic rays.
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