Actinic Glass

Pronunciation: /ækˈtɪnɪk ɡlæs/

Definitions of actinic glass

noun a type of glass that has been treated to block ultraviolet and infrared radiation, commonly used in photography and scientific applications

Example Sentences

A1 Actinic glass is a type of glass that is used in photography.

A2 The actinic glass filter helps to reduce glare when taking photos in bright sunlight.

B1 The scientist used actinic glass to protect their eyes from harmful UV rays during the experiment.

B2 The artist selected actinic glass for the windows in their studio to create the perfect lighting for their work.

C1 The museum curator chose actinic glass for the display cases to protect the artifacts from damage caused by light exposure.

C2 The architect specified actinic glass for the entire facade of the building to ensure optimal light transmission while minimizing UV radiation.

Examples of actinic glass in a Sentence

formal The laboratory used actinic glass to protect sensitive materials from harmful UV rays.

informal Make sure you wear those actinic glass goggles when working with the UV light.

slang I always have my actinic glass shades on when I'm out in the sun.

figurative Her actinic glass personality shielded her from negative energy.

Grammatical Forms of actinic glass

• plural: actinic glasses
• comparative: more actinic
• superlative: most actinic
• present tense: actinic glass
• future tense: will be actinic glass
• perfect tense: has been actinic glass
• continuous tense: is being actinic glass
• singular: actinic glass
• positive degree: actinic
• infinitive: to actinic glass
• gerund: actinic glassing
• participle: actinic glassed

Origin and Evolution of actinic glass

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: Greek and English

Story behind the word: The term 'actinic glass' originated from the combination of the Greek word 'aktis' meaning ray or beam, and the English word 'glass'. It refers to a type of glass that is sensitive to ultraviolet or blue light.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe glass that is sensitive to light, the term 'actinic glass' has evolved to also refer to glass that is used in photography and scientific instruments for its light-filtering properties.