pho·to·dis·in·te·gra·tion
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Definition of photodisintegration
: disintegration of the nucleus of an atom caused by absorption of radiant energy (such as light)
Other Words from photodisintegration
photodisintegrate
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ˌfō-tō-dis-ˈin-tə-ˌgrāt
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transitive verb
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transitive verb
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“Photodisintegration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photodisintegration. Accessed 19 Oct. 2021.
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