Ultraviolet (Adjective)
Meaning
Having or employing wavelengths shorter than light but longer than X-rays; lying outside the visible spectrum at its violet end; "ultraviolet radiation"; "an ultraviolet lamp".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Ultraviolet light has many practical applications in medical treatments and laboratory research.
- Astronomers often study the ultraviolet emissions from stars and other celestial objects.
- Exposure to ultraviolet radiation can increase the risk of skin cancer in humans.
- Specialized lamps are designed to produce ultraviolet light for disinfecting and curing various materials.
- Many species of flowers have patterns visible under ultraviolet light that serve as guides for pollinators.