diactinic

[ dahy-ak-tin-ik ]
/ ˌdaɪ ækˈtɪn ɪk /

adjective Physics.

capable of transmitting actinic rays.

Origin of diactinic

First recorded in 1865–70; di-3 + actinic

OTHER WORDS FROM diactinic

di·ac·tin·ism, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for diactinic

diactinic
/ (ˌdaɪækˈtɪnɪk) /

adjective

physics able to transmit photochemically active radiation

Derived forms of diactinic

diactinism, noun