ultraviolet light

Frequency: 8.525.1 per million words

Light that is beyond the violet end of the visible spectrum.

ultravioletADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

light

Examples (10)

  • The sunscreen protects against harmful ultraviolet light.
  • Plants use ultraviolet light for photosynthesis.
  • Exposure to ultraviolet light can damage skin cells.
  • Special lamps emit ultraviolet light to sterilize equipment.
  • Bees can see ultraviolet light, allowing them to find nectar.
  • The atmosphere filters out most of the sun's ultraviolet light.
  • Too much ultraviolet light can lead to sunburn.
  • Scientists study ultraviolet light to understand celestial bodies.
  • Some materials fluoresce under ultraviolet light.
  • The painting was examined under ultraviolet light to reveal restorations.