actinic

1. (not-comparable) Related to radiation; used most often in reference to light, especially in the ultraviolet range.
2. (broadly, not-comparable) Harsh and bright, especially blindingly so.
3. (not-comparable) Caused by extensive exposure to ultraviolet light.
4. (not-comparable) Of or relating to actinism, the range of photochemical effects produced by exposure to electromagnetic radiation, particularly sunlight.
5. (not-comparable) Composed of actin.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ækˈtɪn ɪk/

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀκτίς, ἀκτῖν- (aktís, aktîn-, “ray”) + -ic.

Synonyms

photochemical

radial

photo-actinic

Translations

actinique

actínico

attinico

actinisch

actínico

aktinisch

durch Strahlung hervorgerufen

actínic

أكتيني

ακτινικός