irradiated

Meanings

• Transitive verb

  Exposure of an object or living organism to radiation.

• Intransitive verb

  Making something radioactive or causing it to emit radiation.

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Rhymes

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

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Variants

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irradiate , irradiated , irradiates , irradiating , irradiative , irradiator , irradiators

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Etymology

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The word 'irradiate' comes from the Latin word 'irradiare', which means 'to make red' or 'to shine'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'irradiated' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

2. The largest nuclear power plant in the world is the Kern-Liebermann Nuclear Generating Station in Germany, which has a total capacity of 2,380 megawatts.

3. The Chernobyl disaster in 1986 was the result of a failed experiment in which the reactor was intentionally deprived of cooling water, causing it to overheat and explode. The resulting radiation release was the worst nuclear disaster in history.

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Related Concepts

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1. Radiation: The emission of energy in the form of waves or particles from a source. Radiation can be ionizing or non-ionizing and can have various effects on living organisms.

2. Nuclear power: The production of electricity from nuclear reactions. Nuclear power plants use uranium or other nuclear fuels to generate heat, which is used to produce steam and drive turbines.

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Culture

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The term 'irradiated' is often used in the context of nuclear power and radiation safety. It can refer to food that has been treated with radiation to kill bacteria and extend its shelf life. In literature and art, the concept of radiation and its effects on living organisms is a common theme.

How to Memorize "irradiated"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a radioactive substance glowing in the dark, emitting radiation in all directions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'irradiate' with the idea of making something shine or glow, as well as with the concept of radiation and nuclear power.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Irradiate: Ionize Radiation Affects Tissues' to remember the meaning of the word.

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