Photoactivated

Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊˌtoʊˈæktəˌveɪtɪd/

Photoactivated (adj)

  1. Activated by light; a substance or process starts working after it absorbs light energy.
  2. Designed so its effect happens only when exposed to light of a certain type or wavelength.

Photoactivated (adjective)

Examples

  • The photoactivated reaction starts only after the lamp turns on.
  • Her photoactivated process begins when the light reaches the surface.