1. undergoing or causing oxidation through the action of light, especially ultraviolet light
Usage: chemistry; present participle of photooxidize

1. relating to or characterized by oxidation induced by light exposure
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• The plastic film is photooxidizing in the sunlight, breaking down into smaller fragments.
• Researchers studied the photooxidizing effects of UV radiation on polymer materials.
• The photooxidizing process accelerates when the material is exposed to intense light.
• These photooxidizing polymers are designed to degrade naturally in the environment.
• The compound begins photooxidizing when exposed to wavelengths below 300 nanometers.