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ultraviolet

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Pronunciation: US /ˌʌltrəˈvaɪələt/

ultraviolet means: Describing light that people cannot see, beyond the purple end of the range of visible light.

adjective

INVISIBLE LIGHTB2

Describing light that people cannot see, beyond the purple end of the range of visible light.

  • This lamp produces ultraviolet light.
  • Ultraviolet rays can damage your skin.
  • The glass blocks most ultraviolet radiation.

Similar words: UV

Common phrases: ultraviolet light, ultraviolet rays

Questions about ultraviolet

What does ultraviolet mean?

Describing light that people cannot see, beyond the purple end of the range of visible light.

What is ultraviolet in other languages?

Türkçe: morötesi · Español: ultravioleta · Français: ultraviolet · Deutsch: ultraviolett · Italiano: ultravioletto · 日本語: 紫外線の

How do you pronounce ultraviolet?

It is pronounced /ˌʌltrəˈvaɪələt/.

How do you use ultraviolet in a sentence?

This lamp produces ultraviolet light. Ultraviolet rays can damage your skin.

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