photoreduction 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 reduction English photoreduction From photo- + reduction.
Meanings
- The addition of an electron to a photoexcited species.
- Any reduction reaction that takes place in the presence of light.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| photoreductions | Number=Plur | lexicographic |