photochemically
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/ˌfoʊtoʊˈkɛmɪkli/
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/ˌfəʊtəʊˈkɛmɪkli/
(photochemical)
light-induced chemical reaction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'photochemically' originates from the Greek word 'phōs' meaning 'light' and 'chemia' meaning 'alchemy or chemistry'.
Historical Evolution
'photochemically' evolved from the combination of 'photo-' and 'chemical', which were used in scientific contexts to describe reactions involving light.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any chemical process involving light, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner related to or involving the chemical effects of light.
The reaction occurs photochemically when exposed to sunlight.
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Last updated: 2025/05/06 02:21