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UVC rays refer to a segment of ultraviolet radiation with wavelengths from 100 to 280 nanometers, making them the shortest and most energetic type of UV light that can damage DNA and cause mutations. In contemporary use, they're prized for their germicidal properties in controlled environments, like air and water purification systems, though they're naturally filtered out by the Earth's ozone layer to protect life on the surface.
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