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photochemistry

[ foh-toh-kem-uh-stree ]

noun

  1. the branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of light.

photochemistry

/ ˌfəʊtəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ /

noun

  1. the branch of chemistry concerned with the chemical effects of light and other electromagnetic radiations Also calledactinochemistry

photochemistry

/ fō′tō-kĕm′ĭ-strē /

  1. The scientific study of the effects of light and ultraviolet radiation on chemical reactions.

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Derived Forms

  • ˌphotoˈchemist, noun

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Other Words From

  • pho·to·chem·i·cal [foh-toh-, kem, -i-k, uh, l], photo·chemic adjective
  • photo·chemi·cal·ly adverb
  • photo·chemist noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of photochemistry1

First recorded in 1865–70; photo- + chemistry

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Example Sentences

It is agreed by scientists that photochemistry has a promising future.

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