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foʊˈtɒl ə sɪspho·to·ly·sis
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photolysisnoun
Any chemical reaction in which a compound is decomposed after absorbing a photon
Etymology: From φωτ- (phōt), root of (phōs) "light" + (lysis) "decomposition".
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photolysis
Photodissociation, photolysis, photodecomposition, or photofragmentation is a chemical reaction in which molecules of a chemical compound are broken down by photons. It is defined as the interaction of one or more photons with one target molecule. Photodissociation is not limited to visible light. Any photon with sufficient energy can affect the chemical bonds of a chemical compound. Since a photon's energy is inversely proportional to its wavelength, electromagnetic radiations with the energy of visible light or higher, such as ultraviolet light, X-rays, and gamma rays can induce such reactions.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Photolysis
fō-tol′i-sis, n. (bot.) the movements of protoplasm under the influence of light. [Gr. phōs, phōtos, light, lysis—lyein, to unloose.]
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Photolysis
Chemical bond cleavage reactions resulting from absorption of radiant energy.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of photolysis in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of photolysis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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