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Synonyms for ultraviolet

having or employing wavelengths shorter than light but longer than X-rays

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UV Ray will manufacture the Maxwell curing system for XericWeb, which will market, sell and service the equipment in North America.
The eyes don't develop a tolerance to UV rays, but become more sensitive with repeated exposure and the effect on them is cumulative," says Dr Sachdev.
"We're looking to Armadillo to help us get the message out about the perils of UV rays and so address a serious and spiralling health issue in this country."
As soon as your skin's cells feel UV rays, they start making lots of melanin.
Untreated mice exposed to UV rays for 24 hours had more than 20 times as much DNA damage and sunburn as did mice that had been treated with forskolin.
Don't forgo sunscreen on overcast days since UV rays are not blocked by clouds
Food and Drug Administration classifies contact lenses that protect against UV rays into two categories: Class 1 and Class 2.
Diadora claims the technology quickly pulls perspiration and humidity away from the body while creating a barrier from harmful UV rays. In addition, the company says the silver ions in the fabric inhibit bacterial growth and maintain the biological balance of the skin and neutralize unpleasant odors.
GliSODin supplementation resulted in an increase in the minimum exposure to UV rays necessary to produce skin burn.
Choose sunglasses that block 99 to 100 percent of UV rays because they protect eyes from both UVA and more harmful UVB rays.
Outdoor activities such as gardening, golfing, and do-it-yourself home improvements can expose your skin to potentially harmful irritants and UV rays. To help prevent skin cancer, seek shade whenever possible and wear wide-brimmed hats, long-sleeved shirts, and sunglasses.
K-C Nonwovens' vehicle cover fabrics offer up to a four-year warranty and protect against UV rays, scratches, dents, rain, dirt and dust.
They argue that the UV rays emitted by lamps seldom produce a reddish sunburn.
When oxygen and air humidity react with sunlight and other sources of UV rays, the film creates a source of active oxygen.