UV

American

Or U.V.

abbreviation

ultraviolet.

UV British

abbreviation

ultraviolet

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Dermatologists agree that exposure to UV rays, a known carcinogen, is far more dangerous than any specific sunscreen use.

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

According to Cancer Research UK, external, if the UV index is three or above, you should consider using sunscreen and covering up.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

“Measures eighty values—temperature, UV index, dew point, you name it.”

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

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