photochemistry

[ foh-toh-kem-uh-stree ]

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

Origin of photochemistry

1
First recorded in 1865–70; photo- + chemistry

Other words from photochemistry

  • pho·to·chem·i·cal [foh-toh-kem-i-kuhl], /ˌfoʊ toʊˈkɛm ɪ kəl/, pho·to·chem·ic, adjective
  • pho·to·chem·i·cal·ly, adverb
  • pho·to·chem·ist, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for photochemistry

photochemistry

/ (ˌfəʊtəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ) /


noun
  1. the branch of chemistry concerned with the chemical effects of light and other electromagnetic radiations: Also called: actinochemistry

Derived forms of photochemistry

  • photochemist, noun

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Scientific definitions for photochemistry

photochemistry

[ fō′tō-kĕmĭ-strē ]


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

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