irradiation

[ ih-rey-dee-ey-shuh n ]
/ ɪˌreɪ diˈeɪ ʃən /
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noun

Origin of irradiation

First recorded in 1580–90, irradiation is from the Late Latin word irradiātiōn- (stem of irradiātiō). See ir-1, radiation

OTHER WORDS FROM irradiation

post·ir·ra·di·a·tion, adjective

Words nearby irradiation

irq, irra, irradiance, irradiant, irradiate, irradiation, irradicable, irrational, irrational number, irrationalism, irrationality

Words related to irradiation

flash, glare, sun, radiation, window, lamp, ray, daylight, candle, bulb, glow, star, lantern, sunshine, light, glimmer, radiance, emanation, torch, brilliance

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British Dictionary definitions for irradiation

irradiation
/ (ɪˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən) /

noun

the act or process of irradiating or the state of being irradiated
the apparent enlargement of a brightly lit object when it is viewed against a dark background
a shaft of light; beam or ray
med
  1. the therapeutic or diagnostic use of radiation, esp X-rays
  2. exposure of a patient to such radiation
another name for radiation, irradiance

Medical definitions for irradiation

irradiation
[ ĭ-rā′dē-ā′shən ]

n.

Exposure or subjection to the action of radiation for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Medical treatment by exposure to radiation.
The spread of a nervous impulse beyond the usual path of conduction.