photochemical
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/ˌfoʊtoʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
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/ˌfəʊtəʊˈkɛmɪkəl/
light-induced chemical reaction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'photochemical' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'phōs' meaning 'light' and 'khemia' meaning 'alchemy or chemistry'.
Historical Evolution
'phōs' and 'khemia' combined in English to form 'photochemical', maintaining the original meanings of light and chemistry.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'chemical processes involving light', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or caused by the chemical action of light.
The photochemical reaction was crucial in the experiment.
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Last updated: 2025/05/06 02:09