Skin Health Vocabulary

2 words in this vocabulary list

ultraviolet ray kninkles

ultraviolet ray

noun a type of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light, but longer than X-rays

  • Exposure to ultraviolet rays can cause damage to the skin.
  • Make sure you wear sunscreen to protect yourself from those UV rays.
  • I got a nasty sunburn from not using any sunblock against those UV rays.
  • The ultraviolet rays of truth revealed the hidden secrets of the company.

kninkles

noun a slang term for the wrinkles that appear on the skin of the knees

  • The dermatologist recommended a special cream to help reduce the appearance of kninkles on her forehead.
  • She joked that her kninkles were a result of too much smiling and laughing.
  • I can't believe how quickly my kninkles are showing up, I must be getting old!
  • The kninkles in the fabric of the old chair showed its age and history.