radiolysis

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(rā′dē äl′ə sis)

noun

chemical decomposition brought about by radiation

Origin: radio- + -lysis

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See radiolysis in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. ra·di·ol·y·ses (-sēzˌ)
Molecular decomposition of a substance as a result of radiation.

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  • raˌdi·o·lytˈic (-ə-lĭtˈĭk) adjective

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