actinochemical
|ac-ti-no-chem-i-cal|
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/ˌæk.tɪ.noʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl/
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/ˌæk.tɪ.nəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl/
chemical effects of light
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinochemical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktinos,' meaning 'ray,' and 'chemical,' relating to chemistry.
Historical Evolution
'aktinos' combined with 'chemical' to form the modern English word 'actinochemical.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to the chemical effects of rays,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or caused by the chemical effects of radiant energy, especially light.
The actinochemical reaction was crucial in the development of the new photographic process.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/29 22:21