ultraviolets
Invisible sun rays
Ultraviolets refers to ultraviolet light or radiation—electromagnetic waves just beyond the violet end of the visible spectrum.
The term appears in scientific contexts discussing different types: UVA and UVB are the ultraviolets that reach Earth's surface.
It may also describe ultraviolet lamps, lights, or related equipment: The lab uses several ultraviolets for sterilization.
Invisible solar radiation
- sunlightRadiance from our star
- wavelengthSpatial repetition interval
- spectrumContinuous range of values
- electromagneticInvolving electric and magnetic fields
photons · UVA · UVB · UVC · solar · irradiation · exposure · intensity
Ultraviolet radiation source
- fluorescentEmitting light when energized
- glowSteady, soft light
- neonInert illuminating element
- luminescentEmitting soft light
phosphorescent · posters · nightclub · rave · body paint · invisible ink · forensics · minerals
UV-blocking skin cream
- SPFUltraviolet defense measure
- protectionGuarding against harm
- sunburnUV-induced skin inflammation
- tanningCuring hides or bronzing
melanin · photoaging · damage · zinc oxide · titanium dioxide · broad-spectrum · reapplication · sun exposure
Energy emitted by sun
- coronaStar's outermost atmosphere
- stellarOf or like celestial bodies
- space weatherSun-driven orbital environment conditions
- atmosphericOf the air above
ozone layer · planetary · spectroscopy · Hubble · telescope · cosmic · interstellar · photosphere
Able to kill microbes
- disinfectionEliminating pathogens from surfaces
- sanitizationCleaning to remove pathogens
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
water treatment · air purification · hospital · sterilizer · pathogens · bacteria · viruses · decontamination
UV rays
Invisible solar radiation
- sunlightRadiance from our star
- wavelengthSpatial repetition interval
- spectrumContinuous range of values
electromagnetic · photons · UVA · UVB · UVC · solar · irradiation · exposure · intensity · ozone
blacklight
Ultraviolet radiation source
- fluorescentEmitting light when energized
- glowSteady, soft light
- neonInert illuminating element
luminescent · phosphorescent · posters · nightclub · rave · body paint · invisible ink · forensics · minerals · authentication
sunscreen
UV-blocking skin cream
- SPFUltraviolet defense measure
- protectionGuarding against harm
- sunburnUV-induced skin inflammation
tanning · melanin · photoaging · damage · zinc oxide · titanium dioxide · broad-spectrum · reapplication · sun exposure · UPF
solar radiation
Energy emitted by sun
- coronaStar's outermost atmosphere
- stellarOf or like celestial bodies
- space weatherSun-driven orbital environment conditions
atmospheric · ozone layer · planetary · spectroscopy · Hubble · telescope · cosmic · interstellar · photosphere · chromosphere
germicidal
Able to kill microbes
- disinfectionEliminating pathogens from surfaces
- sanitizationCleaning to remove pathogens
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
antimicrobial · water treatment · air purification · hospital · sterilizer · pathogens · bacteria · viruses · decontamination · surface cleaning
ultravioletsinfrareds
Radiation beyond visible red
infrared radiation · infrared light · thermal radiation · radio waves · microwaves
- ultraviolet lightRadiation past violet
- ultraviolet raysInvisible high-frequency solar emission
- ultraviolet radiationLight beyond visible violet
- ultraviolet protectionShielding from harmful solar rays
- ultraviolet exposureContact with sun's harmful rays
- ultraviolet lampDevice emitting UV radiation
ultraviolet, ultraviolet rays, ultraviolet light, ultraviolet radiation