Phenomena and Processes

Photolysis

Chemical bond cleavage reactions resulting from absorption of radiant energy.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Chemical bond cleavage reactions resulting from absorption of radiant energy.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Photodegradation

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Aspects Covered

2 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, radiation effects.

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History Note

74(71)

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Previous Indexing

  • Light (1966-1970)
  • Ultraviolet Rays (1966-1970)

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Tree Number

  1. G02.740.685w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Photolysis. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010782. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010782
  2. Photolysis. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photodissociation
  3. Photolysis. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16814