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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

ultraviolet

/ˌʌltrəˈvaɪələt/ adjective · British & US
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What does ultraviolet mean?

adjective

Having a wavelength shorter than that of visible light; invisible to the human eye, but detectable by some animals and by electronic devices such as cameras and computers.

Example

"The butterfly's wings glowed brightly in the ultraviolet light of the lamp."

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