— photolyzation , n.
/foht"l uyz'/ , v. , photolyzed, photolyzing . Chem.
v.t.
1. to break down molecules with light.
v.i.
2. to experience photolysis.
Also, esp. Brit., photolyse .
[ 1935-40; PHOTO(LYSIS) + -lyze, on the model of ANALYSIS, ANALYZE ]