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Topic: Inventions

photokinesis

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəʊkɪˈniːsɪs//

KK: /fōtōkəˈnēsə/

noun

Definition: Movement or activity that occurs in response to light.

Example: The plant showed photokinesis by bending towards the sunlight.

photokinetic

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəʊkɪˈnɛtɪk/

KK: /fōtōkəˈnētik/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the movement of organisms in response to light.

Example: The photokinetic response of the plant allows it to grow towards the sunlight.

photolithograph

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəˈlɪθəˌgræf/

KK: /ˌfoʊtəˈlɪθəˌgræf/

noun

Definition: A type of image created using a process that combines photography and lithography, often used for printing images or designs.

Example: The artist used a photolithograph to reproduce his original artwork.

transitive verb

Definition: To create a printed image using a process that combines photography and lithography.

Example: The artist decided to photolithograph his latest work to produce multiple copies.

photolysis

IPA: //foʊˈtɒlɪsɪs//

KK: /foʊˈtɑːlɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process in which a chemical compound breaks down into simpler substances when exposed to light or radiant energy.

Example: Photolysis is essential for photosynthesis, as it helps to split water molecules.

photolytic

IPA: //ˌfoʊtəˈlɪtɪk//

KK: /fōˈtōlɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of breaking down substances using light, especially in chemical reactions.

Example: The photolytic reaction in plants helps convert sunlight into energy.

photolytically

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəˈlɪtɪkli/

KK: /fōˈtōlɪtɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves the process of breaking down substances using light energy.

Example: The chemical reaction occurred photolytically, leading to the formation of new compounds.

photolyze

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəˌlaɪz//

KK: /fōˈtälˌīz/

verb

Definition: To cause a chemical reaction in a substance by using light, typically breaking it down into simpler components.

Example: The scientist used ultraviolet light to photolyze the chemical compound in the experiment.

photolyzed

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəˌlaɪzd//

KK: /fōˈtälīzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has undergone a process where light breaks down a substance.

Example: The photolyzed compound showed different chemical properties than the original.

verb

Definition: To break down a substance using light energy, typically in a chemical reaction.

Example: The chemical compound was photolyzed under ultraviolet light to study its properties.

photomask

IPA: //ˈfoʊtəˌmæsk//

KK: /ˈfoʊtəˌmæsk/

noun

Definition: A special type of mask used in the process of creating microcircuits, which allows light to pass through specific patterns to transfer images onto a surface.

Example: The engineer carefully aligned the photomask with the silicon wafer to ensure accurate pattern transfer.

photomechanical

IPA: /ˌfoʊtəʊmɪˈkænɪkəl/

KK: /ˌfoʊtəʊmɪˈkænɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to methods that use photography to prepare surfaces for printing.

Example: The artist used photomechanical techniques to create stunning prints.

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