photodissociation: Meaning and Definition of

pho•to•dis•so•ci•a•tion

Pronunciation: (fō"tō-di-sō"sē-ā'shun, -shē-), [key]
— n.
  1. the dissociation or breakdown of a chemical compound by radiant energy.
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