adjective
- capable of being broken down or decomposed by the action of light, especially ultraviolet radiation
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The photolyzable polymer breaks down when exposed to sunlight.
- Scientists studied photolyzable compounds to develop environmentally friendly materials.
- This photolyzable pesticide degrades rapidly in the presence of UV light.
- The photolyzable dye faded as it was exposed to intense light in the laboratory.
- Researchers designed photolyzable packaging to reduce plastic waste in the environment.