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  • verb To cause photolysis.

Etymologies

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photo- + -lyse

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Examples

  • However, problems might be encountered with chemical treatments in regard to toxic residues and aroma / flavour deterioration and that ionizing radiation could possibly photolyse the piperine with a consequent reduction in pungency.

    Article Source 2009

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