photophoresis
noun
pho·to·pho·re·sis
ˌfōtəfəˈrēsə̇s
plural photophoreses
-ēˌsēz
: movement of small particles (as dust particles) under the influence of radiant energy (as light) that is considered positive when the movement is away from the source of energy and negative when toward it compare magnetophotophoresis
photophoretic
adjective
¦⸗⸗⸗¦retik
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“Photophoresis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photophoresis. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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