photoinductive

/ˌfoʊtoʊɪnˈdʌktɪv/
adjective
  1. Relating to or caused by the process of photoinduction, where light triggers a chemical or biological change.
    • Scientists studied the photoinductive properties of the new material for use in solar panels.
    • The photoinductive effect of sunlight helps plants produce certain protective pigments.
    • The lab experiment measured the photoinductive response of the bacteria to blue light.