Photolytic
Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊˌtoʊˈɫaɪˈtɪk/
Photolytic (adj)
- Describing a chemical change caused by light, which breaks chemical bonds in a substance.
- Used for reactions where energy from light starts the breakdown of materials, often in water or air.
Photolytic (adjective)
Examples
- The photolytic reaction breaks bonds using light.
- Light can make a photolytic process break chemical bonds.