Actinic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000162",
  "term": "Actinic",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Relating to radiation that is capable of initiating a photochemical or photophysical process in a substance. This property is wavelength-dependent, as only photons with sufficient energy to be absorbed by the material can induce a chemical change. For example, ultraviolet radiation is highly actinic for many organic molecules and for causing sunburn on human skin.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "actinism"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 300 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/actinic/"
}