"Grotthuss-Draper law" meaning in All languages combined

See Grotthuss-Draper law on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: the Grotthuss-Draper law [canonical]
Etymology: Proposed in 1817 by Theodor Grotthuss and in 1842, independently, by John William Draper. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the Grotthuss-Draper law
  1. (physics) The principle stating that only that light which is absorbed by a system can bring about a photochemical change. Categories (topical): Physics

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