IRRADIATION Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

irradiation

noun

Definition of irradiation

as in illumination

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Recent Examples of irradiation In their experiments, the team found silicon in the kernels before irradiation. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 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 See All Example Sentences for irradiation

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Finally, grab 30% off the SteelSeries Apex 3 TKL Gaming Keyboard, giving you whisper-quiet switches and stunning 8-zone RGB illumination.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
The next step in capturing electrons in action The achievement could help researchers study how electrons behave in atoms and molecules, including how matter responds to intense X-ray illumination.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 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

Definition of luminescence

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The concealer, which comes in 25 shades, goes on top to add a subtle glow that plays up the color of the eyes.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 Oct. 2026
While the planets in our solar system are still visible, sky glow obscures more distant objects, such as fainter stars.

— Chris McMullen, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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