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photooxidation

noun pho·to·ox·i·da·tion \-ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən\

Definition of PHOTOOXIDATION

:  oxidation under the influence of radiant energy (as light)
pho·to·ox·i·da·tive \-ˈäk-sə-ˌdā-tiv\ adjective
pho·to·ox·i·dize \-ˈäk-sə-ˌdīz\ verb
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First Known Use of PHOTOOXIDATION

1888
Medical Dictionary

photooxidation

noun pho·to·ox·i·da·tion \-ˌäk-sə-ˈdā-shən\

Medical Definition of PHOTOOXIDATION

:  oxidation under the influence of radiant energy (as light)
pho·to·ox·i·da·tive \-ˈäk-sə-ˌdāt-iv\ adjective
pho·to·ox·i·dize also British pho·to·ox·i·dise \-ˈäk-sə-ˌdīz\ verb, pho·to·ox·i·dized also British pho·to·ox·i·dised pho·to·ox·i·diz·ing also British pho·to·ox·i·dis·ing

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