ultraviolet

adjective (ultraviolet); noun (ultraviolet — uncountable)

«ultraviolet» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Ultraviolet (UV) light is a kind of light from the Sun that our eyes cannot see. It can burn the skin and harm the eyes. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons pupils learn that sunlight contains ultraviolet light, which causes sunburn; in health lessons, they learn to protect themselves with sunscreen, hats and sunglasses. In Australia and New Zealand, the UV index tells how strong UV is each day. Phrases: ultraviolet light, UV rays, UV index, UV protection.

Examples

Ultraviolet light from the Sun can burn your skin. tree →
Sunscreen protects you from ultraviolet rays. tree →
Check the UV index before you go out. tree →
Sunglasses with UV protection keep your eyes safe. tree →
Bees can see ultraviolet light. tree →
Some special paints glow under ultraviolet light. tree →

Note

Often shortened to "UV". "Ultra-" means beyond: ultraviolet is beyond violet in the rainbow. Myth: you can get sunburnt on cloudy days too, because ultraviolet light passes through clouds. Australia and New Zealand teach "Slip, Slop, Slap": slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat.

On Mova

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