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radiation

Main Entry:: ra·di·a·tion
Pronunciation:: \ˌrā-dē-ˈā-shən\
Function:: noun
Date:: 15th century

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 , convection2 a: something that is radiated b: energy radiated in the form of waves or particles3: radial arrangement4: adaptive radiation5: radiator

— ra·di·a·tion·al

\-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective

— ra·di·a·tion·less

\-shən-ləs\ adjective

— ra·di·a·tive

\ˈrā-dē-ˌā-tiv\ adjective

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