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Ultraviolet radiation
/ˌʊltɹɐvˈaɪələt ɹˌeɪdɪˈeɪʃən/
/ˌʊltɹɐvˈaɪələt ɹˌeɪdɪˈeɪʃən/Ultraviolet radiation
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radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays
Voorbeeld
Excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation can decay the molecular structure of plastics.
Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can decompose ozone molecules in the stratosphere.
Temperature in the stratosphere typically rises with altitude due to the absorption of ultraviolet radiation by ozone.
The transparent shield on the lab equipment allowed ultraviolet radiation to pass through for precise measurements.
Astronomers study stars and galaxies using telescopes that detect ultraviolet radiation.
