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Photochemistry

Scope note

Branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical effects of radiation, chiefly visible and ultraviolet light, and with the direct production of radiation by chemical changes.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000229366

Broader Terms used

physical chemistry

Term used for

photochemical reactions

Equivalent Terms used

photochemical

Created

13yrs ago

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