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photooxidation


pho·to·ox·i·da·tion

noun \-ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən\

Definition of PHOTOOXIDATION

: oxidation under the influence of radiant energy (as light)
pho·to·ox·i·da·tive \-ˈäk-sə-ˌdā-tiv\ adjective
pho·to·ox·i·dize \-ˈäk-sə-ˌdīz\ verb

First Known Use of PHOTOOXIDATION

1888

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