photoaddition en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *bʰéh₂os Proto-Hellenic *pʰáwos Ancient Greek φᾰ́ος (phắos) Ancient Greek φῶς (phôs) Ancient Greek φωτο- (phōto-)der. English photo- Latin additiōder. Old French aditionder. Middle English addicioun English addition English photoaddition From photo- + addition.
Meanings
- Any bimolecular addition reaction that takes place under the influence of light
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| photoadditions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |