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Noun: actinic ray  ak'ti-nik rey
  1. Electromagnetic radiation that can produce photochemical reactions
    - actinic radiation

Derived forms: actinic rays

Type of: electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic wave, nonparticulate radiation

Part of: electromagnetic spectrum

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