Two atoms or molecular entities both in a
triplet state often interact (usually upon collision) to produce one atom or molecular entity in
an excited
singlet state and another in its ground
singlet state. This is often, but not always, followed by
delayed fluorescence.
Source:
PAC, 1996, 68, 2223
(Glossary of terms used in photochemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1996))
on page 2281
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