irradiation Meaning & Definition
/ɪˌɹeɪdiˈeɪʃən/
What Does Irradiation Mean?
Irradiation is a noun that means An act of irradiating, or state of being irradiated. a process of sterilization whereby radiation is passed through a bag containing food, utensils, etc., to sterilize the contents. Synonym of radiotherapy. It is also used to mean a process of sterilization whereby radiation is passed through a bag containing food, utensils, etc., to sterilize the contents.
Word Facts for Irradiation
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɪˌɹeɪdiˈeɪʃən/ |
| Synonyms | actinotherapy, radiotherapy and radiation therapy |
| Plural | irradiations |
Irradiation Definition (Noun)
- An act of irradiating, or state of being irradiated. a process of sterilization whereby radiation is passed through a bag containing food, utensils, etc., to sterilize the contents. Synonym of radiotherapy.
- a process of sterilization whereby radiation is passed through a bag containing food, utensils, etc., to sterilize the contents.
- Synonym of radiotherapy.
- illumination; irradiance; brilliance.
- mental light or illumination.
- The apparent enlargement of a bright object seen upon a dark ground, due to the fact that the portions of the retina around the image are stimulated by the intense light; as when a dark spot on a white ground appears smaller, or a white spot on a dark ground larger, than it really is, especially when a little out of focus.
Synonyms of Irradiation
Irradiation synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
irradiation (countable and uncountable, plural irradiations)
Words That Rhyme With Irradiation
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Origin of Irradiation
From Middle French irradiacion, from Latin irradiatio. Morphologically irradiate + -ion.
Quick Answers About Irradiation
What part of speech is irradiation?
Irradiation is a noun.
What is another word for irradiation?
Close synonyms of irradiation are actinotherapy, radiotherapy and radiation therapy. See the full list of irradiation synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of irradiation?
The plural of irradiation is irradiations.