# photoassociation

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The association of two atoms, under the influence of laser light, to form an excited diatomic molecule.

## Etymology
From photo- + association.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/photoassociation