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diactinic

[ dahy-ak-tin-ik ]

adjective

, Physics.
  1. capable of transmitting actinic rays.


diactinic

/ ˌdaɪækˈtɪnɪk /

adjective

  1. physics able to transmit photochemically active radiation
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Derived Forms

  • diˈactinism, noun
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Other Words From

  • di·actin·ism noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of diactinic1

First recorded in 1865–70; di- 3 + actinic
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Example Sentences

Diactinic, dī-ak-tin′ik, adj. capable of transmitting the actinic rays of the sun.

This is what is wanted, more than colour, diactinic lenses, multiplication of impressions, or anything else.

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