ultraviolet Synonyms
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ultraviolet Meaning
ultraviolet (n)
radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays
ultraviolet (s)
having or employing wavelengths shorter than light but longer than X-rays; lying outside the visible spectrum at its violet end
ultraviolet (a.)
Lying outside the visible spectrum at its violet end; -- said of rays more refrangible than the extreme violet rays of the spectrum.
ultraviolet Sentence Examples
- Ultraviolet radiation has a shorter wavelength than visible light.
- Exposure to ultraviolet rays can cause sunburn and skin cancer.
- Tanning beds emit ultraviolet radiation that is harmful to the skin.
- The ozone layer in the atmosphere absorbs most ultraviolet radiation.
- Ultraviolet disinfection lamps are used to kill bacteria and viruses.
- Ultraviolet telescopes can detect objects that emit ultraviolet light.
- Some marine creatures can emit ultraviolet light for communication.
- The sun emits a significant amount of ultraviolet radiation, which can damage DNA.
- Special sunscreens can block ultraviolet radiation and protect the skin.
- Ultraviolet photography captures images in the ultraviolet spectrum, revealing hidden details.
FAQs About the word ultraviolet
radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays, having or employing wavelengths shorter than light but longer
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Ultraviolet radiation has a shorter wavelength than visible light.
Exposure to ultraviolet rays can cause sunburn and skin cancer.
Tanning beds emit ultraviolet radiation that is harmful to the skin.
The ozone layer in the atmosphere absorbs most ultraviolet radiation.
