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Meaning of UV
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Definition:
[n] radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays
UV is a 2 letter word that starts with U.
Synonyms:
ultraviolet
,
ultraviolet illumination
,
ultraviolet light
,
ultraviolet radiation
See Also:
actinic radiation
,
actinic ray
Biology Dictionary
Definition:
Electromagnetic radiation
with wavelengths between 200 nanometers and 400 nanometers. Exposure to excessive UV radiation damages
DNA
and can cause health problems such as skin
cancer
and cataracts in the eyes.
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