actinic
adj.
of actinism, of the radiative property which produces photochemical activity
Actinism
Actinism is a property of
radiation (particularly
solar radiation) that leads to the production of
photochemical effects. Actinism is derived from Greek with the meaning a radiant force. The word actinism seems to be used particularly in terms of imaging technology especially photography although it is used in medical literature for photo-biochemical effects such as a sunburn or radiation exposure from
ultraviolet rays and in
chemistry for containers that protect from photo-degradation. Chemical photography and
X-ray imaging are two applications of actinism.
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actinic
Adjective
1. relating to or exhibiting actinism
(pertainym) actinism
Actinic
(a.)
Of or pertaining to actinism; as, actinic rays.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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