Actinic

Pronunciation: /ækˈtɪnɪk/

Definitions of actinic

adjective relating to or exhibiting chemical activity

Example Sentences

A1 The actinic rays of the sun can cause sunburn.

A2 Actinic keratosis is a common skin condition caused by sun exposure.

B1 Photographers use actinic paper to create prints from negatives.

B2 The actinic light in the photography studio was perfect for capturing the details in the subject.

C1 Dermatologists recommend using actinic protection creams to prevent skin damage.

C2 The actinic radiation emitted by the sun can have long-term effects on the skin.

Examples of actinic in a Sentence

formal The actinic rays of the sun can cause damage to the skin.

informal Be careful of the actinic light when you're out in the sun.

slang I got a bad sunburn from that actinic sun yesterday.

figurative His actinic personality always brightens up the room.

Grammatical Forms of actinic

• past tense: actinicked
• plural: actinics
• comparative: more actinic
• superlative: most actinic
• present tense: actinics
• future tense: will actinic
• perfect tense: have actinicked
• continuous tense: is actinicking
• singular: actinic
• positive degree: actinic
• infinitive: to actinic
• gerund: actinicking
• participle: actinicked

Origin and Evolution of actinic

First Known Use: 1831 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'actinic' originated from the Greek word 'aktinos' meaning ray or beam of light.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of chemistry to describe substances that are sensitive to light, the term 'actinic' has evolved to also refer to the quality of light itself in terms of its ability to cause chemical reactions.