actinisms
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/ˈæktɪˌnɪzəmz/
(actinism)
photochemical effect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinism' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktis,' where 'aktis' meant 'ray.'
Historical Evolution
'aktis' transformed into the French word 'actinisme,' and eventually became the modern English word 'actinism' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'ray or beam,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the property of radiation that produces chemical changes.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the property of radiation (especially solar radiation) that produces chemical changes.
The actinisms of sunlight can cause fading in fabrics.
Synonyms
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