Meaning of actinic in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ækˈtɪnɪk/

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1. Qualitative Adjective

   actinic

   Etymology

   mid 19th century: from Greek aktis, aktin-‘ray’+ -ic

   Definitions

   1. relating to or exhibiting actinism

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• actiniarian
• Actiniaria
• actinian
• actinia
• actinic
• actinic dermatitis
• actinic keratosis
• actinic radiation
• actinic ray