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US/ˌʌl.trəˈvaɪ.ə.lət/
UK/ˌʌl.trəˈvaɪ.ə.lət/
describing invisible light from the sun that can tan or burn skin
In context
Ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause skin cancer.
This sunscreen protects your skin from ultraviolet light during long days at the beach.
The hospital uses an ultraviolet lamp to kill germs on equipment.
Words that go with ultraviolet
adjective + noun
- ultraviolet lightUltraviolet light is invisible, but it can still burn your skin.
- ultraviolet radiationUltraviolet radiation is strongest at noon.
- ultraviolet raysSunglasses should block ultraviolet rays.
- ultraviolet protectionThe label says the hat offers ultraviolet protection.
- ultraviolet exposureToo much ultraviolet exposure ages the skin.
- ultraviolet lampAn ultraviolet lamp can show marks that are hidden in normal light.