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    irradiate
    /ɪˈreɪdɪeɪt/

    verb

    • 1. expose (someone or something) to radiation. Similar treat with radiationexpose to radiationX-ray
    • 2. illuminate (something) by or as if by shining light on it: "happiness filled her, irradiating her whole face" Similar illuminatelight uplightbrighten

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › irradiateIrradiate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Aug 14, 2012 · The meaning of IRRADIATE is to affect or treat by radiant energy (such as heat); specifically : to treat by irradiation. How to use irradiate in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishIRRADIATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    IRRADIATE definition: 1. to treat with light or other types of radiation: 2. to treat with light or other types of…. Learn more.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishIRRADIATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If someone or something is irradiated, they are exposed to a large amount of radioactivity. When tumours are treated, a significant amount of healthy tissue is inevitably irradiated. [VERB noun] ...the harmful effects of irradiation and pollution. If food is irradiated, it is treated with radiation to kill bacteria and make it last longer.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryIRRADIATE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Being irradiated, or exposed to radiation, is not the same as being radioactive, which means that your body contains radioactive matter. They took blood samples before taking the antioxidants, then again afterward, and irradiated both batches of blood.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › irradiateIrradiate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    5 days ago · DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘irradiate'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishirradiate verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of irradiate verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordIRRADIATE - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    All you need to know about "IRRADIATE" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › irradiateIRRADIATE Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Irradiate definition: to shed rays of light upon; illuminate.. See examples of IRRADIATE used in a sentence.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › irradiateIrradiate - definition of irradiate by The Free Dictionary

    To expose to radiation. b. To treat with radiation: irradiate farm produce so as to destroy bacteria. 2. To shed light on; illuminate. 3. To manifest in a manner suggesting the emission of light; radiate: irradiate goodness. 1. To send forth rays; radiate. 2. To become radiant.

  11. www.oed.com › dictionary › irradiate_virradiate, v. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    What does the verb irradiate mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb irradiate, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. irradiate has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.