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- noun chemistry Any compound converted into a strong
acid byphotolysis
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photo- + acid
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Examples
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* In the semiconductor industry, PFOS is used in multiple photolithographic chemicals including: photoacid generators (PAGs) and anti-reflective coatings (ARCs).
foodconsumer.org 2009
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