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Having Shorter Than Visible Wavelength Crossword Clue
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ULTRAVIOLET which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ULTRAVIOLET
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ULTRAVIOLET" which means:
- noun
- • Radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than x rays adjective satellite
- • Having or employing wavelengths shorter than light but longer than x-rays; lying outside the visible spectrum at its violet end adjective
- • Of electromagnetic radiation beyond (higher in frequency than) light visible to the human eye; radiation with wavelengths from 380 nanometre - 10 nanometre
An example sentence would be:
- • "Exposure to ultraviolet rays can lead to skin damage."
- • "Wearing sunglasses can protect your eyes from ultraviolet light."
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