radiation (Meaning)
radiation (n)
energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
the act of spreading outward from a central source
syndrome resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation (e.g., exposure to radioactive chemicals or to nuclear explosions); low doses cause diarrhea and nausea and vomiting and sometimes loss of hair; greater exposure can cause sterility and cataracts and some forms of cancer and other diseases; severe exposure can cause death within hours
the spontaneous emission of a stream of particles or electromagnetic rays in nuclear decay
the spread of a group of organisms into new habitats
a radial arrangement of nerve fibers connecting different parts of the brain
(medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance
radiation (n.)
The act of radiating, or the state of being radiated; emission and diffusion of rays of light; beamy brightness.
The shooting forth of anything from a point or surface, like the diverging rays of light; as, the radiation of heat.
Synonyms & Antonyms of radiation
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radiation Sentence Examples
- The nuclear plant emitted high levels of radiation into the surrounding area.
- X-rays are a form of radiation used for medical imaging.
- Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can damage skin cells.
- Ionizing radiation, such as gamma rays, can cause mutations in cells.
- The Chernobyl disaster resulted in widespread radiation exposure.
- Radiation therapy is used to treat certain types of cancer by targeting and destroying cancerous cells.
- Microwaves are a form of electromagnetic radiation used for cooking and communication.
- Cosmic radiation is a type of high-energy radiation that originates from outer space.
- Radiation protection measures are essential for workers in nuclear facilities and medical settings.
- Background radiation is a low level of radiation that is naturally present in the environment.
FAQs About the word radiation
energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles, the act of spreading outward from a central source, syndrome resulting from ex
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The nuclear plant emitted high levels of radiation into the surrounding area.
X-rays are a form of radiation used for medical imaging.
Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can damage skin cells.
Ionizing radiation, such as gamma rays, can cause mutations in cells.
