photodecomposition

noun pho·to·de·com·po·si·tion \-ˌdē-ˌkäm-pə-ˈzi-shən\

Definition of PHOTODECOMPOSITION

1888

Medical Dictionary

noun pho·to·de·com·po·si·tion \-ˌdē-ˌkäm-pə-ˈzish-ən\

: chemical breaking down (as of a pesticide) by means of radiant energy

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