actinic
Related to radiation; used most often in reference to light, especially in the…Related to radiation; used most often in reference to light, especially in the ultraviolet range.
Meaning
5 senses(not comparable)Related to radiation; used most often in reference to light, especially in the ultraviolet range.
(broadly, not comparable)Harsh and bright, especially blindingly so.
(not comparable)Caused by extensive exposure to ultraviolet light.
In medicine, actinic keratoses usually occur in sundamaged skin and exhibit hyperkeratosis.
(not comparable)Of or relating to actinism, the range of photochemical effects produced by exposure to electromagnetic radiation, particularly sunlight.
relating to or exhibiting actinism
(not comparable)Composed of actin.
Translations
5 languagesOrigin
From Ancient Greek ἀκτίς, ἀκτῖν- (aktís, aktîn-, “ray”) + -ic.From Ancient Greek ἀκτίς, ἀκτῖν- (aktís, aktîn-, “ray”) + -ic.
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