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actinism
ac·ti·nism A0068600 (ăk′tə-nĭz′əm)n. The intrinsic property in radiation that produces photochemical activity.ac•tin•ism (ˈæk təˌnɪz əm) n. the property of radiation by which chemical effects are produced. [1835–45; < Greek aktīn-, s. of aktis (see actino-) + -ism] actinismthe ability of light and heat and other forms of radiant energy to cause chemical changes, as hormonal changes in birds causing them to migrate or brood. — actinic, adj.See also: HeatThesaurusNoun | 1.actinism - the property of radiation that enables it to produce photochemical effectsproperty - a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; "a study of the physical properties of atomic particles" |
actinism
actinism[¦ak·tə′niz·əm] (chemistry) The production of chemical changes in a substance upon which electromagnetic radiation is incident. actinism
actinism A nonspecific term of waning use for any effect of radiant (solar) energy on biological or chemical systems.actinism (ak′tĭ-nĭzm) [actin- + -ism] The property of radiant energy that produces chemical changes, as in photography or heliotherapy.actinism
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