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ADIACTINIC
Etymology
Adjective
adiactinic (not comparable)
(chemistry) Not transmitting the actinic rays.
Source: Wiktionary
Ad`i*ac*tin"ic, a. Etym: [Pref. a- not + diactinic.] (Chem.)
Definition: Not transmitting the actinic rays.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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