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PRONUNCIATION OF PHOTOCATALYTIC

photocatalytic  [ˌfəʊtəʊˌkætəˈlɪtɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PHOTOCATALYTIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Photocatalytic is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES PHOTOCATALYTIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Photocatalysis

In chemistry, photocatalysis is the acceleration of a photoreaction in the presence of a catalyst. In catalysed photolysis, light is absorbed by an adsorbed substrate. In photogenerated catalysis, the photocatalytic activity depends on the ability of the catalyst to create electron–hole pairs, which generate free radicals able to undergo secondary reactions. Its practical application was made possible by the discovery of water electrolysis by means of titanium dioxide. The commercially used process is called the advanced oxidation process. There are several ways the AOP can be carried out; these may involve TiO2 or even the use of UV light. Generally the defining factor is the production and use of the hydroxyl radical. In the experiment above, photons from a light source are absorbed by the surface of the titanium dioxide disc, exciting electrons within the material. These then react with the water molecules, splitting it into its constituents of hydrogen and oxygen. In this experiment, chemicals dissolved in the water prevent the formation of oxygen, which would otherwise recombine with the hydrogen.

Definition of photocatalytic in the English dictionary

The definition of photocatalytic in the dictionary is relating to or obtained by photocatalysis.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PHOTOCATALYTIC


aerolitic
ˌɛərəˈlɪtɪk
analytic
ˌænəˈlɪtɪk
autocatalytic
ˌɔːtəʊˌkætəˈlɪtɪk
autolytic
ˌɔːtəˈlɪtɪk
biocatalytic
ˌbaɪəʊˌkætəˈlɪtɪk
catalytic
ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk
cytolytic
ˌsaɪtəˈlɪtɪk
endonucleolytic
ˌɛndəʊˌnjuːklɪəˈlɪtɪk
Glagolitic
ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk
hydrolytic
ˌhaɪdrəˈlɪtɪk
oncolytic
ˌɒŋkəˈlɪtɪk
oolitic
ˌəʊəˈlɪtɪk
paralytic
ˌpærəˈlɪtɪk
proteolytic
ˌprəʊtɪəˈlɪtɪk
psychoanalytic
ˌsaɪkəʊænəˈlɪtɪk
rhyolitic
ˌraɪəˈlɪtɪk
spasmolytic
ˌspæzməˈlɪtɪk
thrombolytic
ˌθrɒmbəˈlɪtɪk
zeolitic
ˌziːəˈlɪtɪk
zoolitic
ˌzəʊəˈlɪtɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PHOTOCATALYTIC

photocall
photocard
photocatalyses
photocatalysis
photocathode
photocell
photochemical
photochemically
photochemist
photochemistry
photochromic
photochromism
photochromy
photochronograph
photochronography
photocompose
photocomposer
photocomposition
photoconducting
photoconduction

WORDS THAT END LIKE PHOTOCATALYTIC

amylolytic
anxiolytic
bacteriolytic
cellulolytic
cryptanalytic
dialytic
electrolytic
fibrinolytic
glycolytic
haemolytic
hemolytic
heterolytic
homolytic
lipolytic
lytic
mucolytic
myelocytic
photolytic
pyrolytic
radiolytic
sympatholytic

Synonyms and antonyms of photocatalytic in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «photocatalytic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PHOTOCATALYTIC

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

Translator English - Chinese

光催化
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fotocatalítica
570 millions of speakers

English

photocatalytic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

photocatalytic
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التحفيز الضوئي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фотокаталитический
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fotocatalítico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

photocatalytic
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

photocatalytique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Photocatalytic
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

photokatalytische
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

光触媒の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

광촉매
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Photocatalytic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

quang
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

photocatalytic
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फोटोकॅटलाटिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fotokatalitik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fotocatalitico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fotokatalityczna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фотокаталітичний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fotocatalitice
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φωτοκαταλυτική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fotokatalitiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fotokatalytiska
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fotokatalytisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of photocatalytic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PHOTOCATALYTIC»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PHOTOCATALYTIC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about photocatalytic

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHOTOCATALYTIC»

Discover the use of photocatalytic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to photocatalytic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Photocatalytic Reaction Engineering
This is a technique that, according to our extensive experience on the development of laboratory scale and pilot plant units, has great promise to eliminate water and air pollutants.
Hugo de Lasa, Benito Serrano, Miguel Salaices, 2006
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Kinetics of Photocatalytic Degradation Using Titanium ...
Titanium dioxide (TiO2), a semiconductor metal oxide, has been used in heterogeneous photocatalysis for the destruction of organic, inorganic, and biological materials.
Paul Chin, 2008
3
Photofunctional Zeolites: Synthesis, Characterization, ...
The central topics of this book is how to utilize photofunctional zeolites for applications in the recovery and preservation of our environment while, at the same time, trying to develop clean and safe energy supply technologies.
Masakazu Anpo, 2000
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Photocatalytic Production of Energy-Rich Compounds
This book contains work reported by 30 leading researchers and laboratories in Europe.
G. Grassi, D.O. Hall, 2003
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Quantum Chemistry Studies of Catalytic and Photocatalytic ...
This is consistent with recent experimental reports that have identified H2 as the primary product from thermally treated zeolites.
Anne Marie Shough, 2008
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Zeolite-based Nanosized Titanium Dioxide Photocatalytic ...
This dissertation describes comprehensive studies, including design, preparation, characterization and evaluation, to develop an innovative zeolite-based nanosized TiO2 photocatalytic paper for disinfection and disintegration of organic ...
Seonghyuk Ko, 2008
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Effects of PH, Inorganic Anions, and Surfactants on the ...
Key words: Aqueous ammonia, Titanium dioxide, pH, Inorganic anions, Surfactants, Hydroxyl radicals, Graywater
Xingdong Zhu, 2007
8
Nanosized Alkaline Earth Metal Titanates: Effects of Size on ...
A new approach to synthesize nanosized strontium titanate (SrTiO 3) and barium titanate (BaTiO3) has been developed. Nanocrystals of mixed metal oxide were synthesized by a modified aerogel procedure from alkoxides.
Dmytro V. Demydov, 2006
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Proceedings of the Symposium on Water Purification by ...
A comparison of its photocatalytic activity with that of commercial photoactive Ti02 (Degussa P25) was done by the decomposition of gaseous acetoaldehyde under UV light illumination (1.6 mW/cm2). Water purification effect was examined by ...
Timothy L. Rose, 1994
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Photocatalytic Disinfection with Titanium Dioxide and ...
Due to recent changes in water quality regulations, including promulgation of the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2) and the Stage 2 Disinfectant and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (D/DBPR), water utilities may need to ...
Daniel William Gerrity, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHOTOCATALYTIC»

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Interfacial assembly of mesoporous nanopyramids as ultrasensitive …
... possibilities for the chemical design of patterned mesoporous semiconductors with high flexibility and tailored photocatalytic characteristics. «Nature.com, Jul 15»
2
Hybrid Nano-Photocatalyst Breaks Down BPA Using Visible Light
This new hybrid photocatalyst utilizes photocatalytic oxidation to break down BPA. In this process, an oxidizing chemical reaction is activated ... «Azom.com, Jul 15»
3
3D Photocatalytic Material May Produce "Solar Chemicals"
The three-dimensional photocatalytic material — a forest of uniformly distributed nanometer-sized, one-dimensional zinc-oxide nanorods ... «Solar Novus Today, Jul 15»
4
Helping Hydrogen To Tunnel Through Titanium Dioxide
... College London have discovered a new chemical reaction pathway on titanium dioxide (TiO2), an important photocatalytic material. «Asian Scientist Magazine, Jul 15»
5
Degrading BPA with visible light and a new hybrid photocatalyst
Their new material breaks down BPA through photocatalytic oxidation, a process in which light activates an oxidizing chemical reaction. «Phys.Org, Jul 15»
6
Active and porcelain tiles. Health and hygiene in places for relaxation
... self-cleaning, anti-bacterial and anti-odour photocatalytic tile which is perfect for all spaces where hygiene must be a priority for the company. «Floornature.com, Jul 15»
7
Air filters may add more dangerous chemicals: study
Researchers at the Concordia University in Canada have found that a type of air filter called photocatalytic oxidation (PCO), a product already ... «Business Standard, Jul 15»
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NASA Funds Titan Submarine, Other Far-Out Space Exploration Ideas
3D Photocatalytic Air Processor for Dramatic Reduction of Life Support Mass and Complexity (Bin Chen, University of California, Santa Cruz):A ... «Yahoo News UK, Jul 15»
9
Nanorods and quantum dots on graphene capture Sun's energy
The photocatalytic material has been developed by a group of scientists from the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of ... «Compound Semiconductor, Jul 15»
10
Plantations of nanorods on carpets of graphene capture sun's energy
"Our photocatalytic material operates with a high yield. We usually add it to the compounds being processed in a ratio of about 1:10. «Phys.Org, Jul 15»

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