WordNet
n. electromagnetic radiation that can produce photochemical reactions [syn: actinic ray]
Usage examples of "actinic radiation".
As the actinic radiation bathing Venus mutated the creature's ancestral germ plasm, its legs became shorter and thicker.
She'd lowered her faceshield to protect her against flying chips and actinic radiation from the welding.
Behind me, the main battle rages in a fury of shock waves and actinic radiation.
I myself have manifested a modest projection of actinic radiation, as have certain others working in the Soviet Union.
Hed have guessed a starship was landing, except then actinic radiation would have penetrated the layers of foliage above him.
He'd have guessed a starship was landing, except then actinic radiation would have penetrated the layers of foliage above him.