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photochemically

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəʊˈkɛmɪkli//

KK: /fōtōˈkemɪk(ə)lē/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to the chemical reactions caused by light.

Example: The plants grow photochemically, using sunlight to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen.

photochemist

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəˌkɛmɪst//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌkɛmɪst/

noun

Definition: A scientist who studies the chemical effects of light and how it interacts with different substances.

Example: The photochemist conducted experiments to understand how sunlight affects plant growth.

photochemistry

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəʊˈkɛmɪstri//

KK: /foʊtoʊˈkɛmɪstri/

noun

Definition: A branch of science that studies how light affects chemical reactions and processes.

Example: Photochemistry plays a crucial role in understanding how plants convert sunlight into energy during photosynthesis.

photochromic

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəʊˈkroʊmɪk//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəʊˌkroʊmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a substance that can change color when exposed to light.

Example: The photochromic lenses in my glasses darken when I go outside.

photochromism

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəʊˈkroʊmɪzəm//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəʊkrəʊmɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The ability of a material to change its color or transparency when exposed to light, especially sunlight, and then return to its original state when the light is removed.

Example: Photochromism allows sunglasses to darken in bright sunlight and become clear indoors.

photocompose

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəˌkəmˌpoʊz//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌkəmˌpoʊz/

transitive verb

Definition: To prepare written material for printing using a photographic process.

Example: The designer decided to photocompose the text for the magazine layout.

photodetector

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəˈdɛktər/

KK: /ˈfoʊtoʊdɪˌtɛktər/

noun

Definition: A device that senses and measures light or other forms of electromagnetic radiation.

Example: The photodetector is essential for capturing images in digital cameras.

photodiode

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəʊˌdaɪəʊd//

KK: /ˈfoʊtoʊˌdaɪoʊd/

noun

Definition: A small electronic device that converts light into electrical current, often used in sensors and optical applications.

Example: The photodiode is used in the camera to detect light and help capture images.

photodissociate

IPA: /ˌfoʊtoʊdɪsəˈseɪt/

KK: /fōˌtōdɪsəˈseɪt/

verb

Definition: To break down a molecule into smaller parts using light energy.

Example: The chemical reaction will photodissociate the compound when exposed to ultraviolet light.

photodynamic

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəʊdaɪˈnæmɪk//

KK: /ˌfoʊtoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the use of light to enhance effects or induce reactions, particularly in medical treatments like destroying cancer cells with light-sensitive dyes.

Example: The photodynamic therapy used in her treatment helped to target the cancer cells effectively.

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