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irradiation

noun

Definition of irradiationnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irradiation
  1. illumination
  2. luminescence
  3. glow
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  • The new trio combines 3-chip 3LCD projection with laser-array illumination, HDR support, full 4K on-screen output, and high-frame-rate inputs up to 120 Hz across the lineup.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Since the harvest moon will reach peak illumination after the sun rises, its radiance will appear more diminished than during the nighttime.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 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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  • Finish with a highlighter wand to bring a bit of glow to the tops of your cheekbones, and swipe on a bit of gloss.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Light takes on an ethereal glow and colors blend into murky browns and blacks.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026
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