photochemically

/ˌfoʊtoʊˈkɛmɪkli/
adverb
  1. In a way that involves or relates to chemical reactions caused by light.
    • Scientists study how pollutants break down photochemically in the atmosphere.
    • Some vitamins are produced photochemically in plants during photosynthesis.
    • The dye fades photochemically when exposed to sunlight.
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