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UVA

American  
Or UV-A

noun

  1. ultraviolet light with a relatively long wavelength, able to penetrate the deep layers of the skin.


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The NHS advises using sunscreen with an SPF factor of 30 or above and which offers at least 4-star UVA protection.

From BBC May 26, 2026

Korinek, the UVA professor, says that for now the amount spent on AI computation isn’t so big that a tax on it would provide a windfall.

From The Wall Street Journal May 7, 2026

Like sunlight, the lamps emit two different types of ultraviolet wavelengths: UVA, which are longer and penetrate more deeply into the skin, and UVB, which are shorter and more easily burn the outer layers.

From Los Angeles Times May 6, 2026

"The data reflects a concerning trend," said researcher Chris Holstege, MD, the director of UVA Health's Blue Ridge Poison Center.

From Science Daily Mar. 30, 2026

“Should I go visit him at UVA? I don’t want it to be like I’m picking sides. Jessie’s my friend, too.”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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