ul|tra|vi|o|let

ul|tra|vi|o|let
ul|tra|vi|o|let «UHL truh VY uh liht», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. of or having to do with the invisible part of the spectrum whose rays have wavelengths shorter than those of the violet end of the visible spectrum and longer than those of the X rays: »

ultraviolet light.

2. of or having to do with the ultraviolet rays. Ultraviolet rays are present in sunlight and are important n healing and forming vitamins.
–n.
the part of the spectrum comprising these rays. Abbr: UV (no periods).

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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