photolyzed
/ˈfoʊtəˌlaɪzd/
verb
- To be broken down or decomposed by the action of light.
- The chemical compound photolyzed when exposed to sunlight for several hours.
- Some pollutants in the air photolyze into less harmful substances.
- In the lab, the sample photolyzed rapidly under ultraviolet radiation.
Synonyms
adjective
- Describing a substance that has been broken down by light.
- The scientist examined the photolyzed sample under a microscope.
- Photolyzed molecules often have different properties than their original form.
- The photolyzed residue was collected for further analysis.