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light reaction

noun

Definition of light reaction

: the phase of photosynthesis that requires the presence of light and that involves photophosphorylation

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 Visitors have the chance to kayak, and are also encouraged to swim and splash around in the water in order to trigger the light reactions. — Sunset, "This Rare Marine Phenomenon Is Making the Pacific Glow," 22 Jan. 2018

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First Known Use of light reaction

circa 1929, in the meaning defined above

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