radiation

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

  1. Energy that comes from a source and travels through space.

    1. Sun gives us radiation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The device measures the amount of radiation in the atmosphere after the incident. [ ] [ ]

  2. The process of emitting energy in the form of waves or particles.

    1. The radiation from the phone is low. [ ] [ ]
    2. Exposure to high levels of radiation can be dangerous for living organisms. [ ] [ ]

  3. Medical treatment that uses radioactive substances to kill cancer cells.

    1. He had radiation for his cancer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The patient is undergoing radiation therapy to target the tumor and prevent its spread. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

emission irradiation radioactivity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "radiation" in English means: Energy that comes from a source and travels through space., The process of emitting energy in the form of waves or particles., Medical treatment that uses radioactive substances to kill cancer cells..

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

Synonyms for "radiation": emission, irradiation, radioactivity.

Example usage of "radiation": "Sun gives us radiation.". More examples on the page.