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radiation

noun

ra·​di·​a·​tion ˌrā-dē-ˈā-shən How to pronounce radiation (audio)
1
a
: the action or process of radiating
b
: the process of emitting radiant energy in the form of waves or particles
c(1)
: the combined processes of emission, transmission, and absorption of radiant energy
(2)
: the transfer of heat by radiation compare conduction, convection
2
a
: something that is radiated
b
: energy radiated in the form of waves or particles
3
: radial arrangement
4
radiational adjective
radiationless adjective
radiative adjective

Example Sentences

She was exposed to high levels of radiation. He goes in for radiation next week. the sun's radiation of heat
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of radiation was in the 15th century

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