photodissociation

Noun

Meaning

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photodissociation (countable and uncountable, plural photodissociations)

(chemistry) the dissociation of a molecule following the absorption of a photon

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Synonyms

light reaction

Examples

In photon-dominated regions (PDRs), photodissociation dominates, producing CN (HCN + ν → CN + H). Source: Internet

When exposed to solar radiation, water quickly decomposes through a process known as photodissociation and is lost to space. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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