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photodissociation

A Dictionary of Astronomy | 1997 | Copyright

photodissociation The dissociation (breaking up) of molecules by exposure to light. This process occurs when light from stars shines into a cloud of cool molecular gas. If the cloud is diffuse, all the molecules may be dissociated by the light. More usually the cloud is so dense that the light penetrates only a small distance before being absorbed. Photodissociation regions are thereby formed at the edges and boundaries of the cloud.

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photodissociation

A Dictionary of Ecology | 2004 | | Copyright

photodissociation The splitting of a molecule into smaller molecules or atoms as a consequence of its absorption of electromagnetic radiation.

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photodissociation

A Dictionary of Earth Sciences | 1999 | | Copyright

photodissociation The splitting of a molecule into atoms or other molecules as a result of its absorption of radiation.

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photodissociation

A Dictionary of Plant Sciences | 1998 | | Copyright

photodissociation The splitting of a molecule into atoms or other molecules as a result of its absorption of radiation.

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