photolysis

 
Pronunciation: /fə(ʊ)ˈtɒlɪsɪs/

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • the decomposition or separation of molecules by the action of light.

Derivatives

photolyse

Pronunciation: /ˈfəʊtəlʌɪz/
verb

photolytic

Pronunciation: /-təˈlɪtɪk/
adjective