actinic Meaning & Illustration | Visual Social Dictionary

medicine noun

/ˈmed(ɪ).sn̩/ /ˈmɛ.dɪ.sɪn/

A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.

"The medicine helped my grandmother feel better after she had the flu. "

composed verb

/kəmˈpəʊzd/ /kəmˈpoʊzd/

To make something by merging parts.

"The editor composed a historical journal from many individual letters."

sunburn noun

/ˈsʌnbɜːn/ /ˈsʌnbɝn/

A burn on the skin caused by excess exposure to the sun's rays.

"After spending the whole day at the beach, she got a painful sunburn. "

exposure noun

/ɪkˈspoʊʒɚ/

The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.

"Limit your exposure to harsh chemicals. Get as much exposure to a new language as you can."

studied adjective

/ˈstʌdid/

Practiced; self-conscious; careful.

"She gave a studied reply."

hyperkeratosis noun

/ˌhaɪpərˌkerəˈtoʊsɪs/ /ˌhaɪpərˌkɛrəˈtoʊsɪs/

Excess keratin formation on the skin surface, as can be seen in a number of dermatologic conditions.

"The doctor explained that the thick, scaly patches on my feet were caused by hyperkeratosis. "

dermatologist noun

/ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪst/ /ˌdɝ.mə.ˈtɑ.lə.dʒɪst/

A person who is skilled in, professes or practices dermatology.

"My daughter has a rash, so we are going to see a dermatologist next week. "

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

radiation noun

/ɹaɪ.di.ˈaɪ.ʃən/

The shooting forth of anything from a point or surface, like diverging rays of light.

"heat radiation"

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

keratoses noun

/ˌkerəˈtoʊsiːz/

The condition of having keratin growing on the skin.

"After years of working outdoors, the farmer developed keratoses on his sun-exposed arms. "

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "

actinic

Examples :

"The sun's actinic rays can cause sunburn even on a cloudy day. "

Examples :

"The scientist studied the actinic rays from the sun, which are a type of radiation. "

Examples :

"The dermatologist explained that the rough patches on his skin were actinic keratoses, caused by years of sun exposure. "

Meanings

Examples :

"The sun's actinic rays can cause sunburn even on a cloudy day. "

Examples :

"The scientist studied the actinic rays from the sun, which are a type of radiation. "

Examples :

"The dermatologist explained that the rough patches on his skin were actinic keratoses, caused by years of sun exposure. "

Related Words

medicine noun

A substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way.

composed verb

To make something by merging parts.

sunburn noun

A burn on the skin caused by excess exposure to the sun's rays.

exposure noun

The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.

studied adjective

Practiced; self-conscious; careful.

hyperkeratosis noun

Excess keratin formation on the skin surface, as can be seen in a number of dermatologic conditions.

dermatologist noun

A person who is skilled in, professes or practices dermatology.

explained verb

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

radiation noun

The shooting forth of anything from a point or surface, like diverging rays of light.

relating verb

To tell in a descriptive way.

keratoses noun

The condition of having keratin growing on the skin.

scientist noun

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.