Actinisms

/ˈæk.tɪ.nɪ.zəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of actinism; multiple instances or types of light-induced chemical changes.

Etymology

Regular English plural of actinism, adding -s to the singular form.

Kelly Says

Scientists studying different actinisms discovered that blue light and ultraviolet light cause different kinds of chemical changes—this led to understanding how living things evolved photosynthesis and how we could harness light's chemical power.

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