irradiation

noun
UK: /ɪˌreɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/
US: /ɪˌreɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

  1. Exposure to radiation, like light or X-rays.

    1. The fruit was preserved by irradiation.
    2. Food irradiation can extend shelf life and reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

  2. The process of exposing something to radiation for a specific purpose, such as sterilization or treatment.

    1. Medical equipment undergoes irradiation to kill bacteria.
    2. The irradiation of seeds can sometimes lead to new and improved plant varieties.

  3. The act of shining light or energy onto something.

    1. The irradiation from the sun warmed the earth.
    2. Prolonged irradiation by ultraviolet light can damage the skin.

Synonyms

exposure radiation treatment illumination
irradiation transitive-verb

  1. To expose something to radiation.

    1. They irradiated the food to kill germs.
    2. The hospital irradiates medical supplies to ensure they are sterile before use.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "irradiation" in English means: Exposure to radiation, like light or X-rays., The process of exposing something to radiation for a specific purpose, such as sterilization or treatment., The act of shining light or energy onto something..

The phonetic transcription of "irradiation" is /ɪˌreɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/ in British English and /ɪˌreɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "irradiation": exposure, radiation, treatment, illumination.

Example usage of "irradiation": "The fruit was preserved by irradiation.". More examples on the page.