photodetachment
English
noun
Definitions
- (chemistry) The absorption of a photon and subsequent elimination of an electron from an anion to form a neutral species.
Etymology
Prefix from English detachment.
Origin
English
detachment
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- autodetachment English
- detach English
- detachment English
- overdetachment English
- redetachment English
- semi-detachment English
- subdetachment English
- détachement French
- taĉmento Esperanto