UVB

American  

Or UV-B

noun

1. ultraviolet light with a relatively short wavelength.

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Example Sentences

However, while sunlight contains a mix of UVA and UVB radiation, sunbeds produce mainly UVA radiation, which penetrates deeper into your skin.

From BBC

When properly applied, for instance, an SPF 30 sunscreen shields skin from around 97 percent of the sun’s UVB rays, while an SPF 50 protects against roughly 98 percent.

From New York Times

Scientists warn that increased exposure to UVB rays causes increased risk of cancer, cataracts and immune deficiency disorders.

From Scientific American

This moderate exposure to UVB light, the researchers suggest, increases production of vitamin D, which is known to suppress inflammatory reactions.

From New York Times

The Solaris Lytbot uses far-UVC, an even shorter wavelength that is less harmful to humans and combines that with UVB and UVA rays that heat and cool and confuse pathogens.

From BBC