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Meaning of UV
WordNet Dictionary
Definition:
[n]
radiation
lying
in
the
ultraviolet
range
;
wave
lengths
shorter
than
light
but
longer
than
X
rays
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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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