Irradiation
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ɪˌɹeɪdiˈeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Irradiation is a noun meaning An act of irradiating, or state of being irradiated.
Meaning
An act of irradiating, or state of being irradiated.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) illumination; irradiance; brilliance.
- (obsolete, figurative) mental light or illumination.
- (obsolete) 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.
Word Forms
- irradiations
Synonyms for irradiation
Depending on context, synonyms include actinotherapy, radiotherapy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include radiotherapy, actinotherapy, radiographic, x-ray, radiation, irradiance.
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