Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Photochemical

adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, relating to, or produced by photochemistry or by photochemical reactions. not-comparable

    "The O–O bond in benzoyl peroxide and the C–N bonds in AIBN homolyze under thermal or photochemical conditions."

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or produced by the effects of light on chemical systems wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    Any chemical compound (such as silver halides) used in photography.

    "[…] Kodak's production of photochemicals, and Sheppard worked out a method of suspending pulverized coal in fuel oil for use in U.S. Navy ships. By the spring of 1918 Sheppard had developed a collodial mixture containing chemical […]"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From photo- + chemical.

Etymology 2

From photo- + chemical.

See also for "photochemical"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Want a quick game? Try Word Finder.