"photoorientation" meaning in All languages combined

See photoorientation on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From photo- + orientation. Etymology templates: {{af|en|photo-|orientation}} photo- + orientation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} photoorientation (uncountable)
  1. (chemistry, biology) The process of aligning molecules or living organisms using light. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology, Chemistry
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