Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Causticism

👉 Causticism, in chemistry, is a phenomenon where light or other forms of energy are absorbed by substances and their properties change. In this context, it refers to an intense reaction between light and a substance that results in a chemical reaction that produces an unstable compound. This can lead to the formation of new compounds with different physical and chemical properties from those of the original substance.

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