photoinhibition 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- English inhibition English photoinhibition From photo- + inhibition.
Meanings
- The inhibition of photosynthesis caused by protein damage due to high levels of light (especially ultraviolet)
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| photoinhibitions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |