HeyRuaHow to say “photochemistry” in Irish
- Irish:
- fótaiceimic
- English:
- photochemistry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-tuh-kem-ik” /ˈfoːt̪ˠəˌcɛmʲɪc/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fótaiceimice, na fótaiceimice (e.g. prionsabail na fótaiceimice, the principles of photochemistry)
What does “fótaiceimic” mean?
- photochemistry
- The branch of chemistry that studies chemical reactions caused or affected by light.Also: photochemical science, light chemistry.
“Fótaiceimic” with the article
Here is fótaiceimic after the article (an t-alt).
an fhótaiceimic
the photochemistry
Lenition: f becomes fh after an (feminine noun)
“Fótaiceimic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fótaiceimic, the Irish word for photochemistry.
Is brainse den cheimic í an fhótaiceimic.
Photochemistry is a branch of chemistry.
Tá sí ag déanamh staidéir ar fhótaiceimic.
She is studying photochemistry.
Bhí léacht againn ar an bhfótaiceimic inniu.
We had a lecture on photochemistry today.
Is saineolaí ar fhótaiceimic é an t-ollamh.
The professor is an expert in photochemistry.
Tá suim mhór agam i bhfótaiceimic.
I have a great interest in photochemistry.
Scríobh sé leabhar faoi stair na fótaiceimice.
He wrote a book about the history of photochemistry.
Baineann fótaiceimic le solas agus imoibrithe ceimiceacha.
Photochemistry deals with light and chemical reactions.
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Photochemistry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for photochemistry?
The Irish for photochemistry is fótaiceimic (pronounced “FOH-tuh-kem-ik”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fótaiceimic in Irish?
Fótaiceimic is said like “FOH-tuh-kem-ik” (IPA /ˈfoːt̪ˠəˌcɛmʲɪc/).
Does fótaiceimic have a plural?
No plural form is given for fótaiceimic in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fótaiceimic change to fhótaiceimic or bhfótaiceimic?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fótaiceimic becomes m'fhótaiceimic (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfótaiceimic (eclipsis).
How is 'fótaiceimic' formed?
It combines the prefix 'fóta-' (light, photo-) with 'ceimic' (chemistry), just as 'fótaisintéis' means photosynthesis.
