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ultraviolet germicidal irradiation

disinfection method that uses short-wavelength ultraviolet light to kill or inactivate microorganisms
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ultraviolet germicidal irradiation

Summary

ultraviolet germicidal irradiation ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (529 views/month).[1]

Key Facts

  • ultraviolet germicidal irradiation is a type of sterilization[2].
  • ultraviolet germicidal irradiation is a type of irradiation[3].
  • ultraviolet germicidal irradiation's uses is recorded as ultraviolet C[4].
  • ultraviolet germicidal irradiation's uses is recorded as germicidal lamp[5].

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Definition and Type

Recorded subclass of include sterilization[2] and irradiation[3].

Why It Matters

ultraviolet germicidal irradiation ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (529 views/month).[1] It has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] It is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [6] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · MsynBot bot · 2026-09-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Subclass of → sterilization, irradiation
    Uses → ultraviolet C, germicidal lamp
    Aliases → —
    Uses → —
    + 1 other property edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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