photo-chemical
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/ˌfoʊtoʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
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/ˌfəʊtəʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
chemical action of light
Etymology
Etymology Information
'photo-chemical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'phōtós,' where 'phōs' meant 'light,' and 'chemical' from 'khemia,' meaning 'alchemy.'
Historical Evolution
'phōtós' combined with 'khemia' to form the modern English word 'photo-chemical.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to light and alchemy,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the chemical action of light.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or caused by the chemical action of light.
The photo-chemical reaction was crucial in the development of the film.
Synonyms
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