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actinic

/ækˈtɪn.ɪk/

actinicadjective

more actinic

Comp.

most actinic

Super.

/ækˈtɪn.ɪk/

Translations

The actinic rays of the sun can cause damage to the skin.

Актинические лучи солнца могут повредить кожу.

Definitions

Relating to or denoting light that is able to cause photochemical reactions, as in photography.

The actinic rays of the sun can cause significant damage to unprotected skin.

Medicine: Caused by or related to prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation, especially referring to skin lesions or damage.

Actinic keratosis is a precancerous lesion that develops on sun-exposed skin.

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