photoreduction

noun pho·to·re·duc·tion \-ri-ˈdək-shən\

Definition of PHOTOREDUCTION

: chemical reduction under the influence of radiant energy (as light) : photochemical reduction

— pho·to·re·duce \-ri-ˈdüs, -ˈdyüs\ transitive verb

1888

Medical Dictionary

noun pho·to·re·duc·tion \-ri-ˈdək-shən\

: chemical reduction under the influence of radiant energy (as light) : photochemical reduction

—pho·to·re·duce \-ri-ˈd(y)üs\ transitive verb, pho·to·re·duced pho·to·re·duc·ing

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