ultraviolet
adjective/ˌʌltrəˈvaɪələt/
Frequency rank: #9,320 most common English word
Meaning
relating to electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays, invisible to the human eye.
Example sentence
You should wear sunscreen to protect your skin from ultraviolet radiation.
Synonyms & related words
- uv
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