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radiolysis

/ˌreɪ.diˈɒl.ɪ.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌreɪ.diˈɒl.ɪ.sɪs/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее молекулярное разрушение или разложение вещества, вызванное воздействием радиации.

A noun referring to the molecular disintegration or decomposition of a substance caused by exposure to radiation.

uncountable

  1. Molecular disintegration from radiationC2formalscientific

    The chemical decomposition of molecules caused by exposure to ionizing radiation, such as gamma rays or X-rays.

    ruРадиолиз

    • Radiolysis of water produces highly reactive free radicals.
    • The study focused on the radiolysis of organic compounds in nuclear waste.
    • Gamma radiation induced radiolysis in the polymer sample.
Forms
  • radiolyses plural form
  • radiolyses' possessive plural form
  • radiolysis's possessive singular form