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Meaning of "photobiology" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF PHOTOBIOLOGY

ˌfəʊtəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PHOTOBIOLOGY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Photobiology is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PHOTOBIOLOGY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Photobiology

Photobiology is the scientific study of the interactions of light and living organisms. The field includes the study of photosynthesis, photomorphogenesis, visual processing, circadian rhythms, bioluminescence, and ultraviolet radiation effects. An excellent summary of the first Century of Photobiology was prepared by Dr. Thomas Patrick Coohill, former president of the American Society for Photobiology. The division between ionizing radiation and nonionizing radiation is typically considered to be 10 eV, the energy required to ionize an oxygen atom.

Definition of photobiology in the English dictionary

The definition of photobiology in the dictionary is the branch of biology concerned with the effect of light on living organisms.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PHOTOBIOLOGY

anesthesiology · archaeology · archeology · biology · cardiology · epidemiology · etiology · geology · ideology · kinesiology · microbiology · neurobiology · ology · pathophysiology · physiology · radiology · sociology · soteriology · theology · zoology

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PHOTOBIOLOGY

photo-offset · photo-sharing · photoactinic · photoactive · photoautotroph · photoautotrophic · photobathic · photobiologic · photobiological · photobiologist · photobomb · photocall · photocard · photocatalyses · photocatalysis · photocatalytic · photocathode · photocell · photochemical · photochemically

WORDS THAT END LIKE PHOTOBIOLOGY

anthology · anthropology · apology · astrology · biotechnology · dermatology · ecology · genealogy · histology · homology · information technology · methodology · mythology · neurology · oncology · pathology · pharmacology · phonology · psychology · technology · terminology

Synonyms and antonyms of photobiology in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «photobiology» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PHOTOBIOLOGY

Find out the translation of photobiology to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of photobiology from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «photobiology» in English.
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Translator English - Chinese

光生物学
1,325 millions of speakers
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fotobiología
570 millions of speakers
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photobiology
510 millions of speakers
hi

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photobiology
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البيولوجيا الضوئية
280 millions of speakers
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фотобиология
278 millions of speakers
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photobiology
270 millions of speakers
bn

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ফটোবায়োলজি
260 millions of speakers
fr

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photobiology
220 millions of speakers
ms

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Photobiology
190 millions of speakers
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Photobiologie
180 millions of speakers
ja

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光生物学
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

광 생물학
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Photobiology
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

photobiology
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

ஒளி உயிரியல்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

फोटोबायोलॉजी
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

Fotobiyoloji
70 millions of speakers
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photobiology
65 millions of speakers
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Fotobiologia
50 millions of speakers
uk

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фотобіологія
40 millions of speakers
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photobiology
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

photobiology
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Fotobiologie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fotobiologi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fotobiologi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of photobiology

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PHOTOBIOLOGY»

Principal search tendencies and common uses of photobiology
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about photobiology

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHOTOBIOLOGY»

Discover the use of photobiology in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to photobiology and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Photobiology: The Science of Life and Light
The book starts with the physics and chemistry of light, and how to handle light in the laboratory and measure it in the field, the properties of daylight, and new uses of light in research.
Lars Olof Björn, 2007
2
Photobiology
Useful to photobiologists as a comprehensive overview, this book should also appeal to biomedical researchers and advanced students of photobiology.
Elli Kohen, Rene Santus, Joseph G. Hirschberg, 1995
3
Concepts in Photobiology: Photosynthesis and Photomorphogenesis
This text brings together various aspects of photosynthesis, biology of pigments, light regulation of chloroplast development, nuclear and chloroplast gene expression, light signal transduction, other photomorphogenetic processes and some ...
G. S. Singhal, 1999
4
Photobiology: The Science and Its Applications
These proceedings comprise over 100 papers grouped in sections as follows: the history of photobiology; ultraviolet and ionizing radiations from molecules to cells; UV light and DNA damage repair and mutagenesis; photochemistry and ...
Emanuel Riklis, 1991
5
Flavins: Photochemistry and Photobiology
This book brings together leading experts with a unique interdisciplinary emphasis, to provide an authoritative resource on flavins and their role in photochemistry and photobiology.
Eduardo Silva, Ana M. Edwards, 2006
6
Cyclodextrin Materials Photochemistry, Photophysics and ...
Cyclodextrin Materials Photochemistry, Photophysics and Photobiology provides to the scientific community the state-of-the art on photochemistry, photophysics and photobiology of cyclodextrin complexes in one book, and the chapters material ...
Abderrazzak Douhal, 2006
7
CRC Handbook of Organic Photochemistry and Photobiology
The second edition of this best-selling handbook is bigger, more comprehensive, and now completely current.
Axel G. Griesbeck, Michael Oelgemöller, Francesco Ghetti, 2012
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CRC Handbook of Organic Photochemistry and Photobiology, ...
The second edition of this best-selling handbook is bigger, more comprehensive, and now completely current.
William M. Horspool, Francesco Lenci, 2003
9
Photobiology of Higher Plants
The Photobiology of Higher Plants offers a comprehensive, balanced coverage of both photosynthesis (including physiology and global aspects) and photomorphogenesis in plants.
Maurice S. McDonald, 2003
10
Environmental UV Photobiology
In response to the overwhelming concern for possible acute and long-term effects of ozone depletion on terrestrial and aquatic life, this volume presents a comprehensive collection of review articles from an internationally acknowledged ...
Lars Olof Björn, J. Moan, W. Nultsch, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHOTOBIOLOGY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term photobiology is used in the context of the following news items.
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Taking 1200 mg of Advil before marathon was a big mistake!
It also can damage crystalline structures in the lens, possibly promoting the formation of cataracts (Photochemistry and Photobiology, August ... «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
2
12 big ideas in Wisconsin research
Whelan has worked with photobiology and the medical applications of infrared light for more than 25 years. “Our research allows us to target ... «BizTimes.com, Jul 15»
3
Screening out the sun
In addition, the Foundation's volunteer Photobiology Committee reviews test results of all products that apply for the Seal of Recommendation. «Hesperia Star, Jul 15»
4
Minnesota Based ONCE intends to Challenge IEEE 1789 Standard …
... optogenetic and photobiology announced today its intent officially challenge IEEE 1789 standard and look into the process of the adoption of ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
5
Genetics and selective breeding create better blueberry
... sex,” said Kevin Folta, chairman of the horticultural sciences department at UF and a professor of photobiology and strawberry genomics. «Genetic Literacy Project, Jun 15»
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University leads the way in building a better blueberry
... sex," said Kevin Folta, chairman of the horticultural sciences department at UF and a professor of photobiology and strawberry genomics. «Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Jun 15»
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GMO 'Right to Know' movement takes food off of plates of hungry in …
Michael Dzakovich is a graduate student studying photobiology and controlled environment agriculture at Purdue University. Follow him on ... «Genetic Literacy Project, Jun 15»
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UF leads the way in building a better blueberry
... chairman of the horticultural sciences department at UF and a professor of photobiology and strawberry genomics. In fact, if it weren't for UF ... «Gainesville Sun, Jun 15»
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Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare Line Receives The Skin Cancer …
Each product that earns the Seal has had its test results reviewed by the Photobiology Committee to ensure that it sufficiently and safely "aids in ... «PR Newswire, Jun 15»
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Sunscreens get a new sheen
Their work was presented at the 16th International Congress on Photobiology held in Argentina in September 2014 and is currently under ... «The Indian Express, Jun 15»
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