Definition

A chemical process where a substance loses an electron when exposed to light and oxygen, leading to oxidation.

Example

Photooxidation is an important process in photosynthesis, helping plants convert light energy into chemical energy.

Conversation

Have you heard about photooxidation in plants?

Yeah, it's interesting how light affects their growth.

Exactly! It’s amazing how sunlight can cause such reactions, like photooxidation.

Right? It really shows how connected everything is in nature.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Photooxidation → It is formed from "photo-" (from Greek "phōs", meaning light) and "oxidation" (from Latin "oxidare", meaning to combine with oxygen). The term describes a chemical reaction that occurs in the presence of light, leading to the combination of a substance with oxygen.

Memory Tip

Think of 'light' ('photo-') causing a substance to 'combine with oxygen' ('oxidation') — that's what photooxidation means.

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