What does actinism mean?
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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