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radiolysis

noun
ra·​di·​ol·​y·​sis | \ ˌrā-dē-ˈä-lə-səs How to pronounce radiolysis (audio) \

Definition of radiolysis

: chemical decomposition by the action of radiation
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radiolytic \ ˌrā-​dē-​ə-​ˈli-​tik How to pronounce radiolytic (audio) \ adjective

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 Radiolysis could also help create food for these aliens. — Margi Murphy, Fox News, "Alien life may already exist in our galaxy," 24 May 2017 Lifeforms which have formed through radiolysis can be found closer to home. — Margi Murphy, Fox News, "Alien life may already exist in our galaxy," 24 May 2017

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First Known Use of radiolysis

1948, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for radiolysis

New Latin

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radiolysis

noun
ra·​di·​ol·​y·​sis | \ ˌrād-ē-ˈäl-ə-səs How to pronounce radiolysis (audio) \
plural radiolyses\ -​ˌsēz How to pronounce radiolyses (audio) \

Medical Definition of radiolysis

: chemical decomposition by the action of radiation — compare photolysis

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