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Origin and Etymology of photolysis
New Latin
First Known Use: 1903
Medical Dictionary
photolysis
play
noun
pho·tol·y·sis
\fō-ˈtäl-ə-səs\
Medical Definition of photolysis
photolyses
\-ˌsēz\play: chemical decomposition by the action of radiant energy—compare radiolysis
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