noun
photocatalysis
Technical term in chemistry and materials science; refers to the acceleration of a photoreaction by a catalyst.
See also: 光触媒
酸化チタンは光触媒作用を示す。
Titanium dioxide exhibits photocatalysis.
光触媒作用を利用した空気清浄機が開発された。
An air purifier utilizing photocatalysis has been developed.
光触媒 refers to the photocatalyst material itself, while 光触媒作用 refers to the catalytic action or phenomenon.
Compound of 光 (light) + 触媒 (catalyst) + 作用 (action).