: radiation that is in the region of the ultraviolet spectrum which extends from about 280 to 320 nm in wavelength and that is primarily responsible for sunburn, aging of the skin, and the development of skin cancer

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Now 45% off Amazon Neutrogena Sport Face Sunscreen SPF 70+, Oil-Free Facial Sunscreen Lotion with Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Sun Protection, Sweat-Resistant & Water-Resistant, 2.5 fl. Kelsey Chapman, ABC News, 25 Mar. 2024 What to Look for in Sunscreens UVA and UVB Protection First and foremost, the best sunscreens offer broad-spectrum coverage (both UVA and UVB). Christian Gollayan, menshealth.com, 10 May 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of UVB was in 1975

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“UVB.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/UVB. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

UVB

noun
: radiation that is in the region of the ultraviolet spectrum which extends from about 280 to 320 nm in wavelength and that is primarily responsible for sunburn, aging of the skin, and the development of skin cancer
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