actinism
n. element in radiant energy which produces photochemical activity | ||||
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Actinism Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Actinism
property of radiant energy that produces chemical changes, particularly in the visible and ultraviolet spectrum.
property of radiant energy that produces chemical changes, particularly in the visible and ultraviolet spectrum.
Actinism Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Actinism
(n.)
The property of radiant energy (found chiefly in solar or electric light) by which chemical changes are produced, as in photography.
(n.)
The property of radiant energy (found chiefly in solar or electric light) by which chemical changes are produced, as in photography.
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actinism
Noun
1. the property of radiation that enables it to produce photochemical effects
(hypernym) property
Noun
1. the property of radiation that enables it to produce photochemical effects
(hypernym) property
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actinism
actinism
\ac"tin*ism\ (&?;), n. [gr. &?;, &?; ray.] the property of radiant energy (found chiefly in solar or electric light) by which chemical changes are produced, as in photography.
actinism
\ac"tin*ism\ (&?;), n. [gr. &?;, &?; ray.] the property of radiant energy (found chiefly in solar or electric light) by which chemical changes are produced, as in photography.
Actinism Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Actinism
Actinism is a property of radiation (particularly solar radiation) that leads to the production of photochemical effects. Actinism is derived from Greek with the meaning a radiant force. The word actinism seems to be used particularly in terms of imaging technology especially photography although it is used in medical literature for photo-biochemical effects such as a sunburn or radiation exposure from ultraviolet rays and in chemistry for containers that protect from photo-degradation. Chemical photography and X-ray imaging are two applications of actinism.
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