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ækˈtɪn ɪkac·tinic

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. actinicadjective

    relating to or exhibiting actinism

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  1. actinicadjective

    Of, or relating to actinism

  2. Etymology: From ἀκτίς

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  1. actinic

    Actinic refers to the property or aspect of light, especially ultraviolet light, that contributes to or is capable of initiating a photochemical reaction, such as causing damage to the skin or eyes, or enabling photosynthesis in plants. The term is often used in various scientific fields like chemistry, optics, dermatology, or biology.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Actinicadjective

    of or pertaining to actinism; as, actinic rays

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of actinic in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of actinic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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  • सुर्य की किरण-संबंधीHindi

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