uv
/juːˈviː/
noun
- Ultraviolet radiation; invisible light from the sun or artificial sources that can cause sunburn and skin damage.
- The glass blocks most UV, so the artwork won't fade.
- You should wear sunscreen to protect your skin from UV.
- Some insects can see UV that humans cannot.
adjective
- Relating to or emitting ultraviolet light.
- A UV lamp is used to cure certain types of glue quickly.
- UV rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- The museum installed UV filters on all the windows.