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Like many insects, flies are most sensitive to green light. This means that they would see their world as 'black and white,' in that they can't see the multiple colors required to reconstruct a color image of the world. They do, however, have specialized cells that enable them to see ultraviolet wavelengths.
Michael Dickinson

Meaning of "ultraviolet" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ULTRAVIOLET

ultraviolet  [ˌʌltrəˈvaɪəlɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ULTRAVIOLET

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conjunction
determiner
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Ultraviolet can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES ULTRAVIOLET MEAN IN ENGLISH?

ultraviolet

Ultraviolet

Ultraviolet light is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light, but longer than X-rays, that is, in the range between ~310 nm and 100 nm, corresponding to photon energies from 4 eV to 12.4 eV. It is so-named because the spectrum consists of electromagnetic waves with frequencies higher than those that humans identify as the color violet. Under ideal laboratory conditions, people can see infrared up to at least 1050 nm, children and young adults ultraviolet down to about 310 to 313 nm. Near-UV is visible to a number of insects and birds. UV light is found in sunlight and is emitted by electric arcs and specialized lights such as mercury lamps and black lights. It can cause chemical reactions, and causes many substances to glow or fluoresce. A large fraction of UV, including all that reaches the surface of the Earth, is classified as non-ionizing radiation.

Definition of ultraviolet in the English dictionary

The definition of ultraviolet in the dictionary is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths shorter than light but longer than X-rays; in the range 0.4 × 10–6 and 1 × 10–8 metres. Other definition of ultraviolet is of, relating to, or consisting of radiation lying in the ultraviolet.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ULTRAVIOLET


alveolate
ælˈvɪəlɪt
amygdalate
əˈmɪɡdəlɪt
apostolate
əˈpɒstəlɪt
bracteolate
ˈbræktɪəlɪt
chocolate
ˈtʃɒkəlɪt
ciliolate
ˈsɪlɪəlɪt
coverlet
ˈkʌvəlɪt
deerlet
ˈdɪəlɪt
desolate
ˈdɛsəlɪt
disconsolate
dɪsˈkɒnsəlɪt
ebracteolate
iːˈbræktɪəlɪt
inviolate
ɪnˈvaɪəlɪt
oblanceolate
ɒbˈlɑːnsɪəlɪt
osselet
ˈɒsəlɪt
pistolet
ˈpɪstəlɪt
spirelet
ˈspaɪəlɪt
subulate
ˈsuːbjəlɪt
urceolate
ˈɜːsɪəlɪt
vacuolate
ˈvækjʊəlɪt
violet
ˈvaɪəlɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ULTRAVIOLET

ultrasonically
ultrasonics
ultrasonography
ultrasound
ultrasound examination
ultrasound scan
ultrasound scanner
ultrastructural
ultrastructure
ultrathin
ultratiny
ultravacuum
ultraviolence
ultraviolent
ultraviolet astronomy
ultravirile
ultravirility
ultravirus
ultrawide
ultrawideband

WORDS THAT END LIKE ULTRAVIOLET

African violet
cabriolet
cacolet
Colet
crystal violet
dame´s violet
dog violet
dogtooth violet
epistolet
flageolet
gentian violet
Parma violet
piolet
sextolet
shrinking violet
sweet violet
triolet
visual violet
volet

Synonyms and antonyms of ultraviolet in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ultraviolet» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ULTRAVIOLET

Find out the translation of ultraviolet to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ultraviolet from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ultraviolet» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

紫外的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ultravioleta
570 millions of speakers

English

ultraviolet
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पराबैंगनी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الأشعة فوق البنفسجية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ультрафиолетовое
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ultravioleta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অতিবেগুনী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ultraviolet
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ultraviolet
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

ultraviolett
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

紫外の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

자외선의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ultraviolet
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tia cực tím
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புற ஊதா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अतिनील
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

morötesi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ultravioletto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ultrafioletowe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ультрафіолетове
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ultraviolete
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υπεριώδη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ultraviolet
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ultraviolett
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ultrafiolett
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ultraviolet

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ULTRAVIOLET»

The term «ultraviolet» is very widely used and occupies the 18.496 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ULTRAVIOLET» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ultraviolet

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QUOTES WITH «ULTRAVIOLET»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word ultraviolet.
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Michael Dickinson
Like many insects, flies are most sensitive to green light. This means that they would see their world as 'black and white,' in that they can't see the multiple colors required to reconstruct a color image of the world. They do, however, have specialized cells that enable them to see ultraviolet wavelengths.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ULTRAVIOLET»

Discover the use of ultraviolet in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ultraviolet and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Ultraviolet
Almost seventeen-year-old Alison, who has synesthesia, finds herself in a psychiatric facility accused of killing a classmate whose body cannot be found.
R. J. Anderson, 2011
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Ultraviolet
Set in a futuristic urban metropolis, this sci-fi action-adventure tells the story of a sub-culture of humans who have been modified genetically by a vampire-like disease, giving them enhanced speed, strength and intelligence.
Yvonne Navarro, 2008
3
Soft X-Rays and Extreme Ultraviolet Radiation: Principles ...
This comprehensive book describes the fundamental properties of soft X-rays and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) radiation and discusses their applications in a wide variety of fields, including EUV lithography for semiconductor chip manufacture ...
David Attwood, 2007
4
Ultraviolet: 69 Classic Blacklight Posters from the Aquarian ...
This hip volume is a gift from the fifth dimension for anyone interested in alternative culture or graphic design.
Dan Donahue, 2009
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Ultraviolet Spectroscopy And Uv Lasers
This volume presents a complete and thorough examination of advances in the instrumentation, evaluation, and implementation of UV technology for reliable and efficient data acquisition and analysis.
Prabhakar Misra, Mark A. Dubinskii, 2002
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Ultraviolet Light in Water and Wastewater Sanitation
Several general books are available on ultraviolet light and its applications. However, this is the first comprehensive monograph that deals with its application to water and wastewater treatment.
Willy J. Masschelein, Rip G. Rice, 2002
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Ultraviolet Radiation in the Solar System
The Sun is our main source of UV radiation and its description occupies the first two chapters of the book.
M. Vázquez, Arnold Hanslmeier, 2006
8
Ultraviolet Light in Food Technology: Principles and ...
The book then describes the principles of validating UV reactors as well as the principles and applications of UV pulsed light, including microbial inactivation in water, meat, fruits, vegetables, and packaging materials.
Tatiana Koutchma, Larry J. Forney, Carmen I. Moraru, 2009
9
CCD Image Sensors in Deep-Ultraviolet: Degradation Behavior ...
This book describes the degradation mechanisms and long-term performance of CCDs in the DUV, along with new results of device performance at these wavelengths.
Flora Li, Arokia Nathan, 2006
10
Biological Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation
Originally published in 1980, this book examines the effects of ultraviolet radiation on the genetic material of cells and the repair mechanisms by which many cells can reverse the damage caused by UV. The work was intended to be a ...
Walter Harm, 1980

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ULTRAVIOLET»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ultraviolet is used in the context of the following news items.
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Worker group presses Target to boost hourly wage
N) to raise its hourly wages, as pressure builds on retailers to follow Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT.N) in boosting worker pay. UltraViolet, a group which advocates ... «Reuters, Mar 15»
2
Dyson's first air multiplier humidifer has ultraviolet light that kills most …
Dyson has a new humidifier that uses the company's Air Multiplier technology to distribute air as well as ultraviolet cleansing to kill bacteria in water. «Pocket-lint.com, Oct 14»
3
#GoodellMustGo: Ultraviolet Flies Anti-Goodell Signs at NFL Games
A women's rights group flew banners over two NFL games Sunday calling for the NFL's $44 million man — Commissioner Roger Goodell — to resign in the ... «NBCNews.com, Sep 14»
4
What Do You Look Like in Ultraviolet?
Ultraviolet is slightly higher energy than the bluest light we can see. It comes in three varieties: UVA, UVB, and UVC. These go from longest wavelength (lowest ... «Slate Magazine, Aug 14»
5
Depleting Ozone May Lead to Increased Ultraviolet Radiation on Earth
A team of US and German researchers has measured the highest level of ultraviolet radiation ever recorded on Earth's surface - in the Bolivian Andes - and their ... «Nature World News, Jul 14»
6
Hubble unveils a colourful view of the Universe
The study is called the Ultraviolet Coverage of the Hubble Ultra Deep Field (UVUDF) project. Prior to this survey, astronomers were in a curious position. «Hubble Space Telescope at ESA, Jun 14»
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Vudu Launches 'Share My Movies' Program with UltraViolet
In addition to digital purchases, “Share My Movies” also applies to DVDs and Blu-ray movies available at a Walmart stores that come with an UltraViolet digital ... «Variety, May 14»
8
Love That Gel Nail Polish, But Know It Doesn't Come Risk-Free
Ultraviolet exposure is a main cause of cataracts, and probably contributes to ... eye protection," such as sunglasses that provide protection from ultraviolet. «NPR, May 14»
9
Vacuum ultraviolet lamp: Why scientists are going gaga over it
Ultraviolet light serves many purposes, including sterilizing instruments. A new method of producing a type of these devices could make the machines smaller, ... «Tech Times, Apr 14»
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UltraViolet exec reacts to Disney Movies Anywhere launch
Disney's new cloud-based service, announced yesterday, is seen by most as a rival to UltraViolet, a “buy once, play anywhere” service from the other major ... «Kidscreen, Feb 14»

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