actinic

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek ἀκτίς, ἀκτῖν- (aktís, aktîn-, “ray”) +‎ -ic. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ækˈtɪn ɪk/ Rhymes: -ɪnɪk === Adjective === actinic (not comparable) Related to radiation; used most often in reference to light, especially in the ultraviolet range. (by extension) Harsh and bright, especially blindingly so. (medicine) Caused by extensive exposure to ultraviolet light. (chemistry, photography) Of or relating to actinism, the range of photochemical effects produced by exposure to electromagnetic radiation, particularly sunlight. Composed of actin. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References === “actinic”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022. === Anagrams === cantici == Romanian == === Etymology === Borrowed from French actinique. === Adjective === actinic m or n (feminine singular actinică, masculine plural actinici, feminine/neuter plural actinice) actinic ==== Declension ====