dark reaction (darkness reaction)

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.D01518
A @C01033@ that does not require or depend on the presence of light. Contrasts with a @P04585@ which is initiated by light absorption by one or more of the reactants.
Source:
PAC, 1990, 62, 2167. (Glossary of atmospheric chemistry terms (Recommendations 1990)) on page 2183 [Terms] [Paper]