wave length

The horizontal distance between successive wave crests measured perpendicular to the crest, usually expressed in feet.See also crest; wave; wave crest.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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actinic radiation
actinic ray
Normal spectrum
quiescent
sunray
sun-ray
ultraviolet
ultraviolet illumination
ultraviolet light
ultraviolet radiation
UV
wavelength

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