Photolyzed

Pronunciation: /ˈfoʊˌtoʊˈɫaɪˈzɛd/

Photolyzed (verb)

  1. Changed or broken down by the action of light, usually in a chemical process.

Examples

  • The compound was photolyzed by ultraviolet light.
  • The chemical was photolyzed by the sunlight.

Common collocations: photolyze a substance, photolyzed under light

Synonyms of Photolyzed

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Photolyzed

  • The process of creating compounds, opposite of breaking down.