Electromagnetic radiation with wavelength longer than that of x-rays but shorter than that of visible light . Ultraviolet light can break some chemical bonds and cause cell damage.
ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT (ULTRAVIOLET; ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION; ULTRAVIOLET REGION; UV)
Meaning of ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT (ULTRAVIOLET; ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION; ULTRAVIOLET REGION; UV) in English
General chemistry English glossary. Английский глоссарий общей химии. 2012