Definitions

1. noun

a type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light, but longer than that of X-rays

“The sun emits a significant amount of UV light that can cause sunburn.”

2. verb

to expose something to ultraviolet light, especially as a method of curing inks, adhesives, or plastics

“The artwork needed to be UV cured before it was fully dry.”

3. adjective

relating to or denoting ultraviolet radiation or light

“The UV index is a measure of the sun’s UV radiation.”