actinic
pertaining to actinism.
Origin of actinic
1Other words from actinic
- ac·tin·i·cal·ly, adverb
- non·ac·tin·ic, adjective
- non·ac·tin·i·cal·ly, adverb
- un·ac·tin·ic, adjective
Words Nearby actinic
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How to use actinic in a sentence
It takes a dark olive tint, which is very non-actinic, the shadows meanwhile remaining very clear.
Retouching means covering the spots in the film with some non-actinic substance.
Harper's Round Table, August 27, 1895 | VariousThere was a soundless flash beside me, a tiny level beam leaped down the corridor—that horribly intense actinic white beam.
Astounding Stories, July, 1931 | VariousThey have power to cause chemical changes, hence are known as the chemical or actinic rays.
Hero Tales of the Far North | Jacob A. RiisThere may be more of them but they never have the real actinic taste of the natural egg.
British Dictionary definitions for actinic
/ (ækˈtɪnɪk) /
(of radiation) producing a photochemical effect
Origin of actinic
1Derived forms of actinic
- actinically, adverb
- actinism, noun
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