UVB
Americannoun
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UVA and UVB refer to different wavelengths of radiation from the sun that enter the Earth's atmosphere.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025
UV light includes UVA, UVB and UVC light.
From Science Daily • Jan. 10, 2024
Longer-wavelength UVA rays penetrate deeper into the skin than shorter-wavelength UVB rays, although both types are known to cause skin cancer.
From Scientific American • Sep. 6, 2023
Make sure sunscreen includes protection from both UVA and UVB rays and is mineral based.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2023
The sun gives off two kinds of damaging rays: UVA light, which causes wrinkles and UVB, which causes sunburn.
From Salon • Jul. 13, 2023
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