photonuclear

adjective pho·to·nu·cle·ar \ˌfō-tō-ˈnü-klē-ər, -ˈnyü-, ÷-kyə-lər\

Definition of PHOTONUCLEAR

: relating to or caused by the incidence of radiant energy (as gamma rays) on atomic nuclei

1941

Medical Dictionary

adjective pho·to·nu·cle·ar \ˌfōt-ō-ˈn(y)ü-klē-ər\

: relating to or caused by the incidence of radiant energy (as gamma rays) on atomic nuclei

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