Ultraviolet Radiation Definition: Ultraviolet radiation is electromagnetic radiation or light having a wavelength greater than 10 nm but less than 400 nm. Ultraviolet radiation has a wavelength longer than that of x-rays but shorter than that of visible light. Ultraviolet is energetic enough to break some chemical bonds.
Also Known As: UV radiation, UV, UV light, ultraviolet region, ultraviolet
Ultraviolet Radiation Definition
Chemistry Glossary Definition of Ultraviolet Radiation
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Ultraviolet light is invisible, but black lights or UV-lamps also emit some visible violet light.
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