ultraviolet spectrum

noun

: a spectrum of ultraviolet radiation characterized by short wavelengths and high quantum energies as compared to visible light

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“Ultraviolet spectrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ultraviolet%20spectrum. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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