Term: fatigue
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.FT07375

Definition:
Loss of performance over time, due to chemical degradation. The major cause of fatigue is oxidation.

Note: Although @P04589@ is a non-destructive process, side reactions can occur.

Related Terms:
1) photochromism (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.P04589).
2) oxidation (http://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.O04362).

Source: PAC, 2007, 79, 293. 'Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006)' on page 338 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779030293)

Citation: 'fatigue' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.FT07375

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