photooxidation 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 oxidation English photooxidation From photo- + oxidation.
Meanings
- The loss of an electron from a photoexcited species.
- The reaction of something with oxygen in the presence of light.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| photooxidations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |