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actinic ray
a ray of light of short wavelengths, as ultraviolet or violet, that produces photochemical effects. -
darkroom
A darkroom is a room which can be sealed off from natural light and is lit only by red light. It is used for developing photographs. -
magnesium light
the strongly actinic white light produced when magnesium is burned: used in photography, signaling, pyrotechnics, etc. -
mercury-vapor lamp
a lamp producing a light with a high actinic and ultraviolet content by means of an electric arc in mercury vapor. -
photoactinic
emitting radiation having the chemical effects of light and ultraviolet rays, as on a photographic film.