irradiation

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of using radiation to treat or sterilize something.

• Noun

  The emission or transmission of radiant energy.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with irradiation
radiation , frustration , creation , station

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Variants

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irradiation , irradiations , x-irradiate , x-irradiation , x-irradiations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'irradiare' meaning 'to make clear' or 'to shine forth'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'irradiation' was first used in English in the late 1800s.

2. Irradiation is used to sterilize food and water to make them safe for consumption.

3. Some types of irradiation, such as ultraviolet radiation, can be harmful to living organisms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Radiation therapy: A type of cancer treatment that uses high-energy radiation from a machine to kill cancer cells.

2. Nuclear fission: A process in nuclear physics where the nucleus of an atom is split into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing energy.

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Culture

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In literature, irradiation is often used in the context of nuclear technology and its applications. In art, it can refer to the use of light or radiant colors to create a vivid effect. In music, there is a band named Irradiation that plays a fusion of jazz and reggae.

How to Memorize "irradiation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a glowing light or beam of energy. Visualize how it can be used to treat or sterilize something, or how it can be emitted from a nuclear reaction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'irradiation' with 'radiation' and 'nuclear'. Think about how radiation is used to treat cancer or how it is produced in a nuclear reactor.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Irradiate Radiation' to remember the meaning of the word.

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