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What is definition of ultraviolet radiation?

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A form of electromagnetic radiation. It’s emitted by the sun.
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Ultraviolet is a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelength from 10 nm to 400 nm, shorter than that of visible light, but longer than X-rays. UV radiation is present in sunlight, and constitutes about 10% of the total electromagnetic radiation output from the Sun.

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