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UVB Radiation

/ˌjuːˌviːˈbiː ˌreɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/noun
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UVB radiation is the medium-wavelength ultraviolet light from the sun that reaches the Earth's surface, playing a key role in processes like vitamin D synthesis in human skin. However, its intensity can cause immediate damage such as sunburn and long-term risks like skin cancer, making it a double-edged sword in modern environmental and health contexts.

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