IRRADIATION Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

irradiation

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Definition of irradiation

as in illumination

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Recent Examples of irradiation The experiment used room-temperature electron irradiation, not the low-temperature neutron environment expected inside a fusion system. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026 Moreover, tritium is easier to produce than plutonium, which has to be created in a costly and complex technological process that involves the irradiation of uranium in a nuclear reactor. — Tereza Pultarova, IEEE Spectrum, 10 Aug. 2026 Many of these molecules formed after the irradiation. — Siddhant Pusdekar, Quanta Magazine, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for irradiation

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Choose from classic or multicolor options, plus light switch cover plates for even more illumination.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Neighborhood Roppongi has long been a haven for expats, and the creation of Roppongi Hills two decades ago has further enlivened the area with luxury boutiques, apartments, restaurants and a compelling holiday illumination.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of illumination

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Studying the effects of this fluctuating luminescence on interpreting gesture may tell us whether speech has significant benefits around an evening campfire.

— Mike McRae September 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Her exhibit design vision, envisaged in partnership with partner Paul Cournet and his studio Cloud, incorporated luminescence and hues that radiated from the gems, dictating the color palette of purple, green, yellow and pink.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 June 2026

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It’s perfectly designed for sipping cocktails under the warm glow of the hotel's signature red canvas awnings and people-watching as Paris’s most chic inhabitants walk by.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
Gonzalez’s Instagram portfolio features a collection of similar skin-first looks, each with its own distinctive glow; the artist often favors radiant complexions over matte finishes.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026

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