sun-ray
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6.9
- noun
- Specialized
- Special lamps emit sun-rays that simulate natural sunlight.
Examples
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The dermatologist recommended short exposure to sun-ray lamps for treating certain skin conditions.
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Do not look directly at the sun-ray lamp when it is turned on.
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The dermatologist recommended short exposure to sun-rays for treating certain skin conditions.
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The sun-ray lamp helps with skin conditions.
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Many people use sun-rays for tanning.
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Many people use sun-rays from artificial lamps for tanning.
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Do not look directly at the sun-ray lamp when it is turned on.
Synonyms
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1.0
A narrow line of light like a sunbeam
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4.2
Invisible light that can burn or damage skin
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4.0
A type of light from the sun that you cannot see and that can burn your skin
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5.1
Invisible light with waves shorter than visible light that can cause sunburn
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3.9
A strong invisible light from the sun that can damage skin and kill germs
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4.1
Invisible light from the sun that can burn skin
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7.2
A strong lamp light like sunlight used to treat skin
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6.5
Invisible light beyond the violet end of visible light
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Etymology
The word sun-ray is made from sun and ray, meaning a 'beam of light from the sun'. A sun-ray lamp makes light like the sun, often using ultraviolet light, so it is used for medical treatment and for tanning.