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actinic
ac·tin·ic A0068300 (ăk-tĭn′ĭk)adj. Of, relating to, resulting from, or showing actinism. ac·tin′i·cal·ly adv.actinic (ækˈtɪnɪk) adj (General Physics) (of radiation) producing a photochemical effect[C19: from actino- + -ic] acˈtinically adv ˈactinˌism nac•tin•ic (ækˈtɪn ɪk) adj. pertaining to actinism. [1835–45] ThesaurusAdj. | 1. | actinic - relating to or exhibiting actinism | Translationsactinic
actinic[‚ak′tin·ik] (physics) Pertaining to electromagnetic radiation capable of initiating photochemical reactions, as in photography or the fading of pigments. actinicPertaining to shortwave electromagnetic radiation capable of initiating photochemical reactions, as in photography or the fading of pigments. Because of the particularly strong action of ultraviolet radiation on photochemical processes, the term has come to be almost synonymous with ultraviolet, as in actinic rays.actinic
ac·tin·ic (ak-tin'ik), Relating to the chemically active rays of the electromagnetic spectrum. [G. aktis (aktin-), a ray] ac·tin·ic (ak-tin'ik) Relating to the chemically active rays of the electromagnetic spectrum, particularly to sunlight. [G. aktis (aktin-), a ray]actinic Pertaining to radiation from the sun or to the biological effects of sunlight. Public awareness of the dangers of actinic radiation, and especially of its role in the production of BASAL CELL CARCINOMA (rodent ulcer), SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA, MALIGNANT MELANOMA and PTERYGIUM has been growing in recent years and has somewhat diminished enthusiasm for sunbathing.actinic Pertaining to the chemical activity of radiant energy (especially ultraviolet) on absorption by certain substances. In the eye, the cornea, in particular, but also the lens and retina are most susceptible. See eclipse blindness; solar retinopathy.ThesaurusSeeactinism |