radiative

[ rey-dee-ey-tiv ]

/ ˈreɪ diˌeɪ tɪv /

giving off radiation.

Also ra·di·a·to·ry

[rey-dee-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] /ˈreɪ di əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/.

Origin of radiative

First recorded in 1830–40; radiat(ion) + -ive

non·ra·di·a·tive, adjective sub·ra·di·a·tive, adjective un·ra·di·a·tive, adjective

Both surfaces appear to be metallic; what, then, is the cause of the observed difference in their radiative power?

Fragments of science, V. 1-2 |John Tyndall
Equally important is the inquiry into the mechanism of radiative equilibrium in sun and stars.

Astronomy |David Todd
Its evolution is not in one continuous line, but is radiative from one common centre, and is dispersive.

The Idea of God in Early Religions |F. B. Jevons
For more complex molecules the radiative and absorptive powers are known to be much greater.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 |Various

It may be connected with the radiative intensity of the star, or its age, or both.

Astronomy |David Todd

radiative

/ (ˈreɪdɪətɪv) /

physics emitting or causing the emission of radiation a radiative collision