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ultraviolet

/ˌʌltrəˈvaɪəlɪt/

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1 · adjective

having a wavelength shorter than visible violet light

紫外线的

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The coating protects the paintings from ultraviolet light.
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这层涂料能保护画作免受紫外线照射。
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