actinically
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/ækˈtɪnɪkli/
(actinic)
light causing reactions
Etymology
Etymology Information
'actinic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aktinos,' where 'aktis' meant 'ray.'
Historical Evolution
'aktinos' transformed into the French word 'actinique,' and eventually became the modern English word 'actinic' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to rays,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'related to photochemical effects.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner related to or caused by actinic rays, which are light rays that produce photochemical effects.
The photograph was developed actinically.
Synonyms
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