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Ultraviolet
01
a type of electromagnetic radiation with shorter wavelengths than visible light, often associated with sunlight and used in various applications
Examples
Protect your skin from ultraviolet rays by wearing sunscreen.
Ultraviolet light is used in tanning beds to darken the skin.
ultraviolet
01
relating to electromagnetic radiation with shorter wavelengths than those of visible light but longer than X-rays
Examples
Sunscreen protects against ultraviolet rays, preventing sunburn.
Black lights emit ultraviolet light, making certain materials glow.
Lexical Tree
ultraviolet
ultra
violet
