photoinhibition

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The inhibition of photosynthesis caused by protein damage due to high levels of light (especially ultraviolet)

Word forms

photoinhibition photoinhibitions

Etymology

From photo- + inhibition.

Related words

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