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 How Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion Works Earth’s oceans absorb much of the sun’s daily irradiation and excess heat trapped in Earth’s atmosphere. — IEEE Spectrum, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for irradiation

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With the full power of the UTL19's dual lamps right next to it, the utility blade is a good option for performing those tasks in the dark, bringing its own focused illumination to keep your other hand free.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2026
The brightness matters for HDR content, sure, but what really makes OLED stand out is per-pixel illumination—meaning each pixel can turn on or off independently.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of illumination

Noun

The ringed planet may be difficult to spot because of the moon’s luminescence.

— Dharma Niles, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of luminescence

Noun

Step inside the glassy tower and the mood softens instantly; warm wood panelling, geometric latticework and ikebana arrangements nod to traditional craftsmanship; lantern-like lighting casts a gentle glow across stone floors and neutral textiles.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
The glow of many Turners has dwindled, thanks to unstable pigments, but here is an immaculate exception.

— Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2026

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