Glossary U
Deutsch: Ultraviolettstrahlung / Español: Radiación ultravioleta / Português: Radiação ultravioleta / Français: Ultraviolet / Italiano: Radiazione ultravioletta
Ultraviolet (UV) light is electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength from 400 nm to 10 nm, shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays.
German: Ultraviolett
Ultraviolet radiation (UV) is a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths shorter than visible light.
Deutsch: Uran / Español: Uranio / Português: Urânio / Français: Uranium / Italiano: Uranio
Uranium is a naturally occurring radioactive element with atomic number 92. It is commonly found in small amounts in the Earth's crust and plays a significant role in various environmental processes. Uranium has both natural and anthropogenic sources and can have significant environmental implications.
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