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actinic

adjective ac·tin·ic \ ak-ˈti-nik \
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Definition of actinic

: of, relating to, resulting from, or exhibiting chemical changes produced by radiant energy especially in the visible and ultraviolet parts of the spectrum
  • actinic light
  • actinic keratosis
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actinically

play \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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Origin and Etymology of actinic

Greek aktīn-, aktís "ray, beam" + 1-ic — more at actin-

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actinic

adjective ac·tin·ic \ ak-ˈtin-ik \

medical Definition of actinic

: of, relating to, resulting from, or exhibiting chemical changes produced by radiant energy especially in the visible and ultraviolet parts of the spectrum
  • actinic injury and carcinogenesis
  • —Journal of the American Medical Association
  • actinic keratosis
—

actinically

play \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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