photolyze
/ˌfɒtəˈlaɪz/Definitions
1. verb
to cause or undergo a chemical reaction in which light is absorbed by a substance, leading to a change in its chemical bonds or structure.
“The researcher decided to photolyze the chemical compound to study its properties.”
2. noun
a chemical reaction in which light is absorbed by a substance, leading to a change in its chemical bonds or structure.
“The scientist observed the photolyze of the molecule during the experiment.”