actinology
|ac-ti-nol-o-gy|
C2
/ˌæk.tɪˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/
study of light effects
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinology' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktis,' where 'aktis' meant 'ray' and 'logos' meant 'study.'
Historical Evolution
'aktis' transformed into the French word 'actinologie,' and eventually became the modern English word 'actinology.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'study of rays,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'study of the chemical effects of light.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the study of the chemical effects of light.
Actinology is crucial in understanding how light affects chemical reactions.
Synonyms
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