Meaning Actinic
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Referring to the ultraviolet (UV) rays from sunlight and UV lamps. Sunburn is an actinic burn. An actinic keratosis is a skin lesion that is the consequence of chronic sun exposure.
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Pertaining to electromagnetic radiation capable of initiating photochemical reactions, as in photography or the fading of pigments. Because of the particularly strong action of ultraviolet radiation o [..]
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Actinic refers to light capable of initiating a chemical reaction.Examples: Ultraviolet light is actinic since it can cause photosynthesis.
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Of, or relating to actinism
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(adj) relating to or exhibiting actinism
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the ability of light to cause a chemical or physical change in a substance.
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Relating to the chemically active rays of the electromagnetic spectrum. Origin: G. Aktis (aktin-), a ray (05 Mar 2000)
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