Photolysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008890",
  "term": "Photolysis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The chemical process of breaking down a compound by means of light energy, specifically through the absorption of photons. This leads to the cleavage of chemical bonds within the molecule, forming smaller fragments, radicals, or ions. Photolysis is a fundamental process in atmospheric chemistry and in many photochemical reactions.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "covalent bond",
    "flash photolysis",
    "irradiation",
    "molecular entity"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1150 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/photolysis/"
}