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PRONUNCIATION OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY

photochemistry  [ˌfəʊtəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY

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Photochemistry 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 PHOTOCHEMISTRY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Photochemistry

Photochemistry, a sub-discipline of chemistry, is the study of chemical reactions that proceed with the absorption of light by atoms or molecules. Everyday examples include photosynthesis, the degradation of plastics and the formation of vitamin D with sunlight.

Definition of photochemistry in the English dictionary

The definition of photochemistry in the dictionary is the branch of chemistry concerned with the chemical effects of light and other electromagnetic radiations Also called: actinochemistry.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PHOTOCHEMISTRY


actinochemistry
ækˌtɪnəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
astrochemistry
ˌæstrəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
biochemistry
ˌbaɪəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
biogeochemistry
ˌbaɪəʊˌdʒiːəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
chemistry
ˈkɛmɪstrɪ
cosmochemistry
ˌkɒzməˈkɛmɪstrɪ
cytochemistry
ˌsaɪtəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
electrochemistry
ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
geochemistry
ˌdʒiːəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
histochemistry
ˌhɪstəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
immunochemistry
ˌɪmjʊnəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
immunocytochemistry
ˌɪmjʊnəʊˌsaɪtəʊˌˈkɛmɪstrɪ
immunohistochemistry
ˌɪmjʊnəʊˌhɪstəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
microchemistry
ˌmaɪkrəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
neurochemistry
ˌnjʊərəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
petrochemistry
ˌpɛtrəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
phytochemistry
ˌfaɪtəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
radiochemistry
ˌreɪdɪəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
stereochemistry
ˌstɛrɪəʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ
thermochemistry
ˌθɜːməʊˈkɛmɪstrɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PHOTOCHEMISTRY

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE PHOTOCHEMISTRY

absolute stereochemistry
artistry
baptistry
cambistry
casuistry
combinatorial chemistry
dentistry
floristry
foreign ministry
industry
inorganic chemistry
land registry
magnetochemistry
ministry
nuclear chemistry
organic chemistry
palmistry
physical chemistry
prime ministry
registry
sophistry

Synonyms and antonyms of photochemistry in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «photochemistry» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY

Find out the translation of photochemistry to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of photochemistry from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «photochemistry» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

光化学
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

fotoquímica
570 millions of speakers

English

photochemistry
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

photochemistry
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الكيمياء الضوئية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

фотохимии
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fotoquímica
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

photochemistry
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

photochimie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Fotokimia
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Photochemie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

光化学
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

광화학
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Fotokimia
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

quang hóa học
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இரசாயனம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फोटोकेमेस्ट्री
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fotokimyası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fotochimica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

fotochemia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

фотохімії
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

fotochimie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φωτοχημικές
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

fotochemie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

fotokemi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

fotokjemi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of photochemistry

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PHOTOCHEMISTRY»

The term «photochemistry» is quite widely used and occupies the 45.032 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PHOTOCHEMISTRY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «photochemistry» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «photochemistry» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PHOTOCHEMISTRY»

Discover the use of photochemistry in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to photochemistry and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Modern Molecular Photochemistry
In Modern Molecular Photochemistry, the author brings students up to date with the advances in this field - the development of the theory of photoreactions, the utilization of photoreactions in synthetic sequences, and the advancement of ...
Nicholas J. Turro, 1991
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Organic Photochemistry: Principles and Applications
The book starts at a comfortably simple level with enough examples to provide an introduction to the diversity of photochemical reactions. * Includes experimental techniques to encourage novices. * Emphasizes topics where structural ...
Jacques Kagan, 1993
3
Introduction to Organic Photochemistry
Introduction to Organic Photochemistry John D. Coyle, The Open University, Milton Keynes The purpose of this book is to provide an introductory account of the major types of organic photochemical reactions, to enable those with a prior ...
J. D. Coyle, 1986
4
Handbook of Photochemistry, Second Edition
This volume compiles unimolecular and bimolecular photochemical data for a wide range of commonly used organic molecules.
Steven L. Murov, Ian Carmichael, Gordon L. Hug, 1993
5
Environmental Photochemistry
This new volume on Environmental Photochemistry up-dates the previous edition with chapters on basic aspects including concepts of photochemical transformations and mechanistic photochemical processes in the atmosphere and water.
Pierre Boule, O. Hutzinger, 1999
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Photochemistry And Pericyclic Reactions
This Book Is Especially Designed According To The Model Curriculum Of M.Sc. (Prev.) (Pericyclic Reactions) And M.Sc. (Final) (Photochemistry Compulsory Paper Viii) Suggested By The University Grants Commission, New Delhi.
J. Singh, 2005
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Principles and Applications of Photochemistry
Based on a course given by the author, this text provides an introduction to the principles and applications of photochemistry.
Brian Wardle, 2009
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Chiral Photochemistry
Chiral Photochemistry is the first book devoted solely to this rapidly growing area.
Yoshihisa Inoue, V. Ramamurthy, 2004
9
Inorganic Photochemistry
The Advances in Inorganic Chemistry series present timely and informative summaries of the current progress in a variety of subject areas within inorganic chemistry, ranging from bio-inorganic to solid state studies.
‎2011
10
Principles of Molecular Photochemistry: An Introduction
"Developed from Nick Turro's best-selling text for three decades, Modern Molecular Photochemistry, this book develops photochemical and photophysical concepts from a small set of familiar principles and provides clear descriptions in ...
Nicholas J. Turro, V. Ramamurthy, Juan C. Scaiano, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PHOTOCHEMISTRY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term photochemistry 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
Photoredox catalysis mechanisms seen in new light
Tito Scaiano, an applied photochemistry expert at the University of Ottawa, Canada, calls the new evidence a game-changer. 'Quantum yields ... «Royal Society of Chemistry, Jul 15»
3
Zinc Oxide Nanorod Arrays Grown on Graphene Substrates Greedily …
"Graphene suitable for applications in photochemistry is now available without any greater problems and is not expensive. In turn, the process ... «AZoNano.com, Jul 15»
4
Early Titan Was a Cold, Hostile Place
"Looking at Titan's past helps us to understand where the methane comes from and how the photochemistry evolved," said Charnay. «Astrobiology News, Jul 15»
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Astrochemistry: Fullerene solves an interstellar puzzle
All these research disciplines must be combined to provide further insights into the photochemistry, thermal conditions and integration in ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
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MSU chemistry grad students receive top honors at conference
... his work on advanced computer hardware designed for video games to model the photochemistry of nanomaterials. Meek was awarded Best ... «MSUToday, Jul 15»
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Plantations of nanorods on carpets of graphene capture the sun's …
"Graphene suitable for applications in photochemistry is now available without any greater problems and is not expensive. In turn, the process ... «ECNmag.com, Jul 15»
8
Pluto Flyby May Reveal Secrets of Saturn's Moon Titan
Since the photochemistry is similar to Titan, it will help us understand the processes there, too," said Michael Wong, a graduate student at the ... «Yahoo News, Jul 15»
9
NDSU Grad Student Invited Speaker at Gordon Research Seminar
According to the conference website, the meeting bridges “fundamental photochemical research with applications of photochemistry in energy ... «Newswise, Jul 15»
10
Light can do more
Inspired by their latest progress in organic photochemistry, Prof. Zetian Mi, Prof. Chao-Jun Li and their colleagues successfully employed only ... «Phys.Org, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Photochemistry [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/photochemistry>. May 2024 ».
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