photochemistry

[ foh-toh-kem-uh-stree ]
/ ˌfoʊ toʊˈkɛm ə stri /

noun

the branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of light.

Origin of photochemistry

First recorded in 1865–70; photo- + chemistry

OTHER WORDS FROM photochemistry

pho·to·chem·i·cal [foh-toh-kem-i-kuh l] /ˌfoʊ toʊˈkɛm ɪ kəl/, pho·to·chem·ic, adjective pho·to·chem·i·cal·ly, adverb pho·to·chem·ist, noun

Words nearby photochemistry

photocatalyst, photocathode, photocell, photochemical, photochemical smog, photochemistry, photochemotherapy, photochromic, photochromic lens, photochromy, photochronograph

Example sentences from the Web for photochemistry

  • It is agreed by scientists that photochemistry has a promising future.

    Artificial Light |M. Luckiesh

British Dictionary definitions for photochemistry

photochemistry
/ (ˌfəʊtəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ) /

noun

the branch of chemistry concerned with the chemical effects of light and other electromagnetic radiations Also called: actinochemistry

Derived forms of photochemistry

photochemist, noun

Medical definitions for photochemistry

photochemistry
[ fō′tō-kĕm′ĭ-strē ]

n.

The branch of chemistry that deals with the effects of light on chemical systems.

Other words from photochemistry

pho′to•chem′i•cal (-ĭ-kəl) adj.

Scientific definitions for photochemistry

photochemistry
[ fō′tō-kĕm′ĭ-strē ]

The scientific study of the effects of light and ultraviolet radiation on chemical reactions.