The sudden increase of ultraviolet rays made the researchers believe in the existence of ozone holes.
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Ultraviolet
/ˌʌltɹəˈvaɪələt/
Synonyms for "ultraviolet" (13 found)
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Noun(3 words)
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Noun(4 words)
ultraviolet illuminationultraviolet lightultraviolet radiationuv activated
Related words (6)
Noun(6 words)
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12 entriesUV-A radiationUV-A regionUV-B radiationUV-B regionUVAUVBUVCfar ultravioletnear ultravioletphotodegradationphotoinitiationphotopolymerization
Collocations
8 entriesfar ultravioletnear ultravioletultraviolet exposureultraviolet indexultraviolet lampultraviolet lightultraviolet radiationultraviolet spectrum
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2 entriesSample sentences
14 total sentences available.
Ultraviolet rays are harmful to us.
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Ultraviolet rays can cause skin cancer.
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He put on sunglasses to protect his eyes from ultraviolet rays.
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