photo-induced
|pho-to-in-duced|
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/ˌfoʊtoʊ ɪnˈduːst/
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/ˌfəʊtəʊ ɪnˈdjuːst/
caused by light
Etymology
Etymology Information
'photo-induced' is formed from the prefix 'photo-' (from Greek 'phōs' meaning 'light') and the word 'induced' (from Latin 'inducere' meaning 'to lead in').
Historical Evolution
'photo-induced' was coined in modern scientific English by combining 'photo-' and 'induced' to describe phenomena caused by light.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it specifically referred to chemical or physical changes caused by light, and this meaning remains in scientific contexts today.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
caused or triggered by exposure to light, especially by photons.
The material undergoes a photo-induced reaction when exposed to sunlight.
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Last updated: 2025/08/02 19:27