photocatalysis

photocatalysis
pho·to·ca·tal·y·sis .fōt-ō-kə-'tal-ə-səs n, pl -y·ses -.sēz the acceleration of a chemical reaction by radiant energy (as light) acting either directly or by exciting a substance that in turn catalyzes the main reaction compare PHOTOINACTIVATION (1)

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pho·to·ca·tal·y·sis (fo″to-kə-talґĭ-sis) the promotion or stimulation of a reaction by light. photocatalytic adj

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