ultraviolet B

noun

The second shortest ultraviolet wavelength and the main cause of sunburn.

Meanings

nounultraviolet B (uncountable)

alternative UVB

  1. uncountableThe second shortest ultraviolet wavelength and the main cause of sunburn.
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