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Ultraviolet

/ˌʌltrəˈvaɪəlɪt/
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(adj) Of electromagnetic radiation beyond (higher in frequency than) light visible to the human eye; radiation with wavelengths from 380 to 10 nanometres.

Ultraviolet rays are harmful to us.
Ultraviolet rays can cause skin cancer.
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It is very important to wear sunscreen to protect your skin from the harmful ____ rays of the hot summer sun today.

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