TOXICOPHIDEA
\tˌɒksɪkəfˈa͡ɪdi͡ə], \tˌɒksɪkəfˈaɪdiə], \t_ˌɒ_k_s_ɪ_k_ə_f_ˈaɪ_d_iə]\
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Venomous snakes considered collectively. [Gr.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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Ultraviolet Ray
- That portion electromagnetic spectrum immediately below visible range extending into x-ray frequencies. longer near-biotic vital necessary for endogenous synthesis of vitamin D and are also called antirachitic rays; the shorter, ionizing wavelengths (far-UV or abiotic extravital rays) viricidal, bactericidal, mutagenic, carcinogenic used as disinfectants.