diactinic

[ dahy-ak-tin-ik ]

adjective

, Physics.

1. capable of transmitting actinic rays.

diactinic

/ ˌdaɪækˈtɪnɪk /

adjective

1. physics able to transmit photochemically active radiation

Derived Forms

• diˈactinism, noun

Other Words From

• di·actin·ism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of diactinic¹

First recorded in 1865–70; di- ³ + actinic

Example Sentences

Diactinic, dī-ak-tin′ik, adj. capable of transmitting the actinic rays of the sun.

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