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photolysis definition

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The cleavage of one or more covalent bonds in a molecular entity resulting from absorption of light, or a photochemical process in which such cleavage is an essential part. For example:

Cl2 2 Cl.The term is used incorrectly to describe irradiation of a sample, although in the combination flash photolysis this usage is accepted. IUPAC PHOTOCHEMICAL GLOSSARY (1992).

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