irradiate

Meanings

• Transitive verb

  To expose (a substance or object) to radiant energy, especially to X-rays or gamma rays, in order to alter its properties.

  - "The cancer cells were irradiated to destroy them."
  - "The artifact was irradiated to reveal hidden details."
  - "The food was irradiated to kill bacteria and extend its shelf life."

• Transitive verb

  To subject (a place or area) to radiation, especially as a means of destruction.

  - "The city was irradiated during the atomic bombing."
  - "The forest was irradiated to eliminate pests."
  - "The land was irradiated to prevent the growth of unwanted vegetation."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪˈɹeɪdieɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with irradiate
radiate , fate , mate , create , great

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Variants

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irradiate , irradiated , irradiates , irradiating , irradiative , irradiator , irradiators , x-irradiate , x-irradiation , x-irradiations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'irradiatus', meaning 'irradiated' or 'shining through'. The term was first used in the late 19th century in the context of radiation and radioactivity.

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Trivia

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1. The first use of radiation for medical purposes was in 1896, when X-rays were used to diagnose a bullet wound.

2. Irradiation is also used to sterilize medical equipment and make it safe for use.

3. Irradiation is used to preserve certain foods, such as spices and dried fruits, by killing bacteria and extending their shelf life.

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Related Concepts

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1. Radiation: The emission of energy as waves or particles, typically from a nuclear reaction or a hot body.

2. Radioactivity: The property of a substance to emit radiation, usually in the form of alpha, beta, or gamma particles.

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Culture

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The term 'irradiate' has been used extensively in various fields such as medicine, physics, and agriculture. In medicine, it is used to treat cancer by destroying cancer cells using radiation. In physics, it is used to describe the emission of electromagnetic radiation by a substance. In agriculture, it is used to sterilize food and prevent the growth of bacteria.

How to Memorize "irradiate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a substance being exposed to radiant energy, such as X-rays or gamma rays, and undergoing a change in its properties.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'irradiate' with the idea of exposing something to radiation and altering its properties.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'I' in 'irradiate' stands for 'Irradiate' and 'Radiate'.

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