UV
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Example Sentences
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The following year, a study showed that chemical UV filters were absorbed into the bloodstream at levels that warrant further safety testing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Talley, an artist and retired college biology teacher, has—prior to the Reflecting Pool situation—made dozens of algae-themed suncatchers out of UV resin.
From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026
Even then, only part of that UV radiation is practical for technological applications.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026
UV levels are part of many weather forecasts, including those from BBC Weather and the Met Office, external.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
It can only be seen under UV light, but it’s there, burned into my skin, branding me forever.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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