actinic ray

ac·tin·ic ray

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-tin-ik rey]
- /ækˈtɪn ɪk reɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-tin-ik rey]
- /ækˈtɪn ɪk reɪ/

Definition of actinic ray words

noun actinic ray a ray of light of short wavelengths, as ultraviolet or violet, that produces photochemical effects. 1

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Origin of actinic ray

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45

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Parts of speech for Actinic ray

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actinic ray popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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