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Definition of Actinic ray
1. Noun. Electromagnetic radiation that can produce photochemical reactions.
Exact synonyms: Actinic Radiation
Generic synonyms: Electromagnetic Radiation, Electromagnetic Wave, Nonparticulate Radiation
Group relationships: Electromagnetic Spectrum
Specialized synonyms: Infrared, Infrared Emission, Infrared Light, Infrared Radiation, Light, Visible Light, Visible Radiation, Ultraviolet, Ultraviolet Illumination, Ultraviolet Light, Ultraviolet Radiation, Uv
Generic synonyms: Electromagnetic Radiation, Electromagnetic Wave, Nonparticulate Radiation
Group relationships: Electromagnetic Spectrum
Specialized synonyms: Infrared, Infrared Emission, Infrared Light, Infrared Radiation, Light, Visible Light, Visible Radiation, Ultraviolet, Ultraviolet Illumination, Ultraviolet Light, Ultraviolet Radiation, Uv
Medical Definition of Actinic ray
1. A light ray toward and beyond the violet end of the spectrum that acts upon a photographic plate and produces other chemical effects. Synonym: chemical ray. (05 Mar 2000)