HeyRuaHow to say “photolysis” in Irish
- Irish:
- fótalú
- English:
- photolysis
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FOH-tuh-loo” /ˈfoːt̪ˠəl̪ˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- fótalaithe, an fhótalaithe (e.g. próiseas an fhótalaithe, the process of photolysis)
What does “fótalú” mean?
- photolysis
- The breaking down of a chemical compound by the action of light.Also: photodecomposition, photodissociation.
“Fótalú” with the article
Here is fótalú after the article (an t-alt).
an fótalú
the photolysis
No change after an
“Fótalú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fótalú, the Irish word for photolysis.
Is cineál imoibrithe ceimicigh é fótalú.
Photolysis is a kind of chemical reaction.
Tarlaíonn an fótalú nuair a bhuaileann solas móilín.
Photolysis happens when light strikes a molecule.
Scoilteann fótalú uisce i rith na fótaisintéise.
Photolysis splits water during photosynthesis.
D'fhoghlaimíomar faoi fhótalú sa rang bitheolaíochta.
We learned about photolysis in biology class.
Tá ráta an fhótalaithe ag brath ar an solas.
The rate of photolysis depends on the light.
Scaoiltear ocsaigin le linn an fhótalaithe.
Oxygen is released during photolysis.
Mhínigh an múinteoir an fótalú go soiléir.
The teacher explained photolysis clearly.
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Photolysis in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for photolysis?
The Irish for photolysis is fótalú (pronounced “FOH-tuh-loo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce fótalú in Irish?
Fótalú is said like “FOH-tuh-loo” (IPA /ˈfoːt̪ˠəl̪ˠuː/).
Does fótalú have a plural?
No plural form is given for fótalú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fótalú change to fhótalú or bhfótalú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fótalú becomes m'fhótalú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfótalú (eclipsis).
How is fótalú related to fótaisintéis?
Fótalú, the splitting of water by light, is one stage of fótaisintéis (photosynthesis) in plants.
