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actinic
adjective ac·tin·ic \ak-ˈti-nik\
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>
— ac·tin·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of ACTINIC
1844
Medical Dictionary
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>
—ac·tin·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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