pho·to·ox·i·da·tion
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Definition of photooxidation
: oxidation under the influence of radiant energy (such as light)
Other Words from photooxidation
photooxidative
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adjective
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adjective
photooxidize
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verb
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verb
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photooxidation
noun
pho·to·ox·i·da·tion
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Medical Definition of photooxidation
: oxidation under the influence of radiant energy (as light)
Other Words from photooxidation
photooxidative
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-ˈäk-sə-ˌdāt-iv
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adjective
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adjective
photooxidize
also British photooxidise \
-ˈäk-sə-ˌdīz
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photooxidized also British photooxidised; photooxidizing also British photooxidising
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