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1. ultraviolet
noun. ['ˌəltrəˈvaɪəlɪt'] radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays.
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Antonyms
Etymology
- ultra- (English)
- violet (English)
- violette (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Rhymes with Ultraviolet
- inviolate
How do you pronounce ultraviolet?
Pronounce ultraviolet as ˌəltrəˈvaɪəlɪt.
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Sentences with ultraviolet
1. Adjective
Keep the paper out of the sun and away from any ultraviolet rays.
2. Noun, singular or mass
But the combination of the ultraviolet light and the newly-cleaned engine will make the process of diagnosing much easier.
3. Verb, base form
Many wrinkles arise from collagen loss and cell damage attributed to ultraviolet exposure.