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actinism

/æk.tɪ.nɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does actinism mean?

noun

The property of emitting or being sensitive to radiation of wavelengths shorter than visible light, especially ultraviolet or X-rays. This term is often used interchangeably with 'radiation'.

Example

"The scientist studied the actinism of the radioactive material to understand its effects on living organisms."

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