non-photoactivated
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/nɒn-ˌfoʊtoʊˈæktɪˌveɪtɪd/
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/nɒn-ˌfəʊtəʊˈæktɪˌveɪtɪd/
(photoactivate)
light-activated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-photoactivated' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'photoactivate' which comes from 'photo-' meaning 'light' and 'activate' meaning 'to make active'.
Historical Evolution
'photoactivate' changed from the combination of 'photo-' and 'activate' and eventually became the modern English word 'photoactivate'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not activated by light', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not activated by light or photons.
The chemical compound remained non-photoactivated under the laboratory conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 01:17