photoactivated
|pho-to-ac-ti-va-ted|
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/ˌfoʊtoʊˈæktɪˌveɪtɪd/
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/ˌfəʊtəʊˈæktɪˌveɪtɪd/
(photoactivate)
light-activated
Etymology
Etymology Information
'photoactivated' originates from the Greek word 'phōs,' meaning 'light,' and the Latin word 'activare,' meaning 'to activate.'
Historical Evolution
'photoactivated' evolved from the combination of 'photo-' and 'activated,' reflecting its meaning of being activated by light.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'activated by light,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
activated by light, especially by visible or ultraviolet light.
The photoactivated compound changed color when exposed to sunlight.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 08:17