Ultraviolet Illumination (Noun)
Meaning
Radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- Ultraviolet illumination is often used in scientific research to analyze the properties of materials that are invisible to the human eye.
- The museum curator carefully handled the ancient artifact, ensuring that it was not exposed to excessive ultraviolet illumination, which could cause fading or discoloration.
- Ultraviolet illumination was used in the lab to sterilize equipment and work surfaces, providing a safer environment for experiments.
- Astronomers rely on ultraviolet illumination from distant stars to study the properties of celestial objects and their environments.
- Forensic experts utilized ultraviolet illumination to reveal hidden patterns and stains on evidence, aiding in the investigation of the crime scene.