actinic
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- actinically adverb
- actinism noun
- nonactinic adjective
- nonactinically adverb
- unactinic adjective
Etymology
Origin of actinic
Example Sentences
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Two welders, their eyes protected from the blinding actinic rays of a powerful arc by brown glasses, worked behind them.
From Slate • Jun. 20, 2020
Dr. Lim said the dermatology academy’s position is that actinic keratoses should be treated, as it is impossible to know which ones will turn into cancer, but some specialists are questioning whether that’s necessary.
From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2017
Ms. Rought said her “rule of thumb” was that 20 percent of actinic keratoses progress to cancer.
From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2017
Prosecutors say Kolbusz falsely diagnosed patients with actinic keratosis, or sun-induced skin lesions that can potentially become cancerous.
From Washington Times • Oct. 21, 2014
This must be shielded so as to prevent the escape of actinic rays.
From Harper's Round Table, July 16, 1895 by Various
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