actinic
[ ak-tin-ik ]
/ ækˈtɪn ɪk /
adjective
pertaining to actinism.
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OTHER WORDS FROM actinic
ac·tin·i·cal·ly, adverbnon·ac·tin·ic, adjectivenon·ac·tin·i·cal·ly, adverbun·ac·tin·ic, adjectiveWords nearby actinic
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British Dictionary definitions for actinic
actinic
/ (ækˈtɪnɪk) /
adjective
(of radiation) producing a photochemical effect
Derived forms of actinic
actinically, adverbactinism, nounWord Origin for actinic
C19: from actino- + -ic
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Medical definitions for actinic
actinic
[ ăk-tĭn′ĭk ]
adj.
Of or relating to the chemically active rays of the electromagnetic spectrum.
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