Photolysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-020928",
  "term": "Photolysis",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The degradation of a contaminant by chemical reactions catalyzed by light.\n\n2. Chemical reaction of a substance caused by direct absorption of solar energy (direct photolysis) or caused by other substances that absorb solar energy (indirect photolysis).",
  "references": [
    "DOE Glossary of Terms Related to CERCLA, EPCRA, PPA, RCRA and TSCA at http://homer.ornl.gov/sesa/environment/guidance/cercla/gloss97.pdf",
    "40 CFR Appendix A to Part 300 (CFR 2013)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/photolysis/"
}