UV

or U.V.

abbreviation for

1. ultraviolet.

UV

abbreviation for

1. ultraviolet

Example Sentences

What are the effects of UV radiation, temperature differences or mechanical stress on plastics and the chemicals they contain?

From Science Daily

It can be damaged by normal cellular processes as well as external factors such as UV radiation and chemicals.

From Science Daily

In a new study published in Nature Chemical Engineering, the team demonstrated a way to upgrade 6PPD -- a molecule that provides UV protection to help the rubber found in tires last longer -- into safe chemicals.

From Science Daily

The nonprofit is testing out a method where a UV light is set up to attract bugs to bats near the hibernacula, the cool-sounding plural for bat refuges.

From Los Angeles Times

Graves pointed out that he grew up in Texas and was used to hot weather in his home state, but “the UV exposure with the heat in Southern California is its own kind of beast.”

From Los Angeles Times