photodisintegration
noun
pho·to·dis·in·te·gra·tion
ˌfō-tō-dis-ˌin-tə-ˈgrā-shən 
: disintegration of the nucleus of an atom caused by absorption of radiant energy (such as light)
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“Photodisintegration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photodisintegration. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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