ultraviolet

Pronunciation: /ˌʌltɹəˈvaɪələt/

The English word “ultraviolet” has 3 meanings listed here.

adjective

Of electromagnetic radiation beyond (higher in frequency than) light visible to the human eye; radiation with wavelengths from 380 to 10 nanometres.
Relating to very high energies or very small distances or time spans.

From ultra- (“beyond”) + violet (“violet”).

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