photocatalytic
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Using light and a substance that helps a chemical reaction happen faster
- adjective
- /ˌfoʊtoʊˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/
- Specialized
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fotocatalítico
- Another useful tool in the remediation process is the photocatalytic oxidizer, an active air purifier that employs UV light on titanium dioxide.
Examples
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The photocatalytic process helps convert sunlight into energy during chemical reactions.
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I am currently looking into photocatalytic materials.
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The researchers developed a photocatalytic material that can reduce air pollution under sunlight.
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Using a photocatalytic coating can enhance the efficiency of solar panels by breaking down pollutants.
Synonyms
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Causing a chemical reaction to happen faster
is the same speeding effect but specifically driven by light as well
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A process where light makes materials react
is more specific and uses light together with a substance that speeds reactions
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A material that changes when light hits it
is a process where light and a speeding substance increase reaction rate
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Happens when light causes a chemical or material change
is about light driven acceleration that also needs a speeding substance
Surface Forms
photocatalytic positive
Morphology
Etymology
Photocatalytic combines photo- meaning 'light', as in photograph, with catalyst, a thing that makes a reaction go faster. So, photocatalytic describes a process where 'light' helps a catalyst speed up a chemical reaction.