photochemical

adjective pho·to·chem·i·cal \ˌfō-tō-ˈke-mi-kəl\

Definition of PHOTOCHEMICAL

: of, relating to, or resulting from the chemical action of radiant energy and especially light <photochemical smog>

: of or relating to photochemistry <photochemical studies>

— pho·to·chem·i·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

1857

Medical Dictionary

adjective pho·to·chem·i·cal \ˌfōt-ō-ˈkem-i-kəl\

: of, relating to, or resulting from the chemical action of radiant energy and especially light <photochemical smog>

: of or relating to photochemistry <photochemical studies>

—pho·to·chem·i·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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