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Ultraviolet Definition & Meaning

ultraviolet
adjective
  1. having or employing wavelengths shorter than light but longer than X-rays; lying outside the visible spectrum at its violet end; "ultraviolet radiation"; "an ultraviolet lamp"
noun
  1. radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays

"Ultraviolet" in song lyrics

See how ultraviolet is used in real songs:

  • "Blazed with the heat behind stars, that's ultraviolet"
    Afu-Ra f/ Masta Killa — Livin' Like Dat
  • "And the light I shine, dog, is ultraviolet"
    Afu-Ra — Sucka Free
  • "Beams with the ultraviolet"
    Napoleon Da Legend — The Elixir

Usage tips for "ultraviolet"

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Frequently asked questions

What does ultraviolet mean?
having or employing wavelengths shorter than light but longer than X-rays; lying outside the visible spectrum at its violet end; "ultraviolet radiation"; "an ultraviolet lamp" radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays
What part of speech is ultraviolet?
Ultraviolet is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does ultraviolet have?
Ultraviolet has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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