actinism noun. ['aktɪnɪz(ǝ)m] M19.
[formed as ACTIN + -ISM.]
The property by which light or other electromagnetic radiation causes chemical change, as in photography.

■ ac'tinic adjective of or pertaining to actinism; (of light etc.) having the ability to cause chemical change: M19.

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