Uv (Noun)
Meaning
Radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- Exposure to UV can cause skin damage and increase the risk of skin cancer.
- The ozone layer absorbs most of the UV radiation from the sun, protecting the Earth's surface.
- Specialized lamps are used to treat certain conditions by exposing the skin to controlled amounts of UV.
- Some insects can see light in the UV spectrum, which is invisible to humans.
- Prolonged exposure to UV radiation can cause plastics to break down and become brittle.