near-ultraviolet


near–ul·tra·vi·o·let

adj \ˌnir-ˌəl-trə-ˈvī-(ə-)lət\

Definition of NEAR-ULTRAVIOLET

: of, relating to, or being the longest wavelengths of radiation in the ultraviolet spectrum especially between 300 and 400 nanometers

First Known Use of NEAR-ULTRAVIOLET

1951

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