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UV filter

American  

noun

Photography.
  1. ultraviolet filter.


Etymology

Origin of UV filter

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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Along with the new sensor, Leica is using a new, ultra-thin UV filter on top of it, which the company claims provides more natural color reproduction.

From The Verge • Jan. 13, 2022

The facility is served by city water that’s filtered through reverse osmosis and then sent through a UV filter as well.

From Washington Times • Feb. 1, 2020

They’re also less likely to contain a UV filter like oxybenzone, a common ingredient in chemical sunscreens that has the potential to disrupt your hormones.

From Slate • Jun. 18, 2018

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