photodegradation

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Degradation of a material caused by exposure to light, specifically the chemical changes to photodegradable molecules induced by absorption of photons, especially those wavelengths found in sunlight. The process by which a material is damaged due to prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation.
photodegradation
Accepted term: 13-May-2024