near–ultraviolet

adjective near–ul·tra·vi·o·let \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

1951

Next Word in the Dictionary: near wiltPrevious Word in the Dictionary: nearsightednessAll Words Near: near-ultraviolet

What made you want to look up near-ultraviolet? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears