Actinism

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000164",
  "term": "Actinism",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The property of electromagnetic radiation to produce chemical changes, particularly in the context of photochemistry. This phenomenon is dependent on the absorption of photons by a molecule, leading to an excited state that can undergo chemical transformation. Ultraviolet and visible light are common examples of actinic radiation.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "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/actinism/"
}