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.”

Synonyms

  • photoactivate
  • photodegrade
  • photodissociate

Antonyms

  • chemically stabilize
  • chemically stabilize