Applied to
photochromic compounds possessing a high efficiency for colouring with near-
ultraviolet radiation and a low efficiency for
bleaching with
visible radiation, but a moderate efficiency for thermal fading at ambient temperature. These
compounds are activated by unfiltered sunlight and deactivated under diffuse daylight
conditions, therefore being suitable for sun-lens applications.
Source:
PAC, 2007, 79, 293
(Glossary of terms used in photochemistry, 3rd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2006))
on page 350