diactinic

American

[dahy-ak-tin-ik] / ˌdaɪ ækˈtɪn ɪk /

adjective

Physics.

capable of transmitting actinic rays.

diactinic British

/ ˌdaɪækˈtɪnɪk /

adjective

physics able to transmit photochemically active radiation

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Other Word Forms

diactinism noun

Etymology

Origin of diactinic

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

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

This is what is wanted, more than colour, diactinic lenses, multiplication of impressions, or anything else.

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