photooxidizing

/ˌfoʊtoʊˈɑksɪˌdaɪzɪŋ/
adjective
  1. That causes or undergoes photooxidation (a reaction with oxygen triggered by light).
    • The photooxidizing agent in the cleaner helps remove stains when exposed to sunlight.
    • The lab tested several photooxidizing compounds for their ability to break down pollutants.
    • These photooxidizing chemicals are used in self-cleaning window coatings.
noun
  1. A substance that causes photooxidation.
    • Some photooxidizers are added to plastics to help them break down faster in the environment.
    • Titanium dioxide is a common photooxidizing used in sunscreens and paints.
    • The factory uses a photooxidizing to treat waste in outdoor ponds.
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