Becquerel rays

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plural noun

(formerly) rays emitted by radioactive substances.

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Origin of Becquerel rays

Named after A. H. Becquerel

The SunSprite has a UV sensor, which warns you when the rays get intense enough to cause sunburn.
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According to recent studies, 80 percent of skin aging is a result of UV rays.
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Studies revealed that exposure to harmful UV rays could cause wrinkles and other signs of aging, as well as skin cancer.
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Luqman explained that they represented the sun shining down on Earth, facets mimicking rays of light.
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All of these instruments orbit Earth, beyond the atmosphere that blocks X-rays and most ultraviolet light.
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Still a-shiver at dawn, I saddled up and loped for the crest of the nearest divide to get the benefit of the first sun-rays.
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The rays of the ascending sun were bright upon it: and the superb palace of the Spanish kings shone in its fullest splendour.
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He was a good Eastern scholar, but the dull rays of a small oil lamp were not helpful in a task always difficult to English eyes.
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We passed several large sting-rays asleep on the surface of the sea, which our people ineffectually endeavoured to harpoon.
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And as she spread her fingers five little rosy rays came out of each sleeve.
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