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Recent Examples of irradiation
In one study, healthy adult women who took apple polyphenol tablets saw significant prevention of skin pigmentation caused by ultraviolet irradiation.
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Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Ultimately, hot planets cool off, and stellar irradiation heats up atmospheres.
—Dakotah Tyler, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2025
For instance, one simulation might examine how hydrogen moves within a material during irradiation.
—Sophie Blondel, The Conversation, 18 Oct. 2024
Fears of irradiation from antennas threaten to smother smart meters in the crib
G. Pascal Zachary
24 Jun 2011
6 min read
G. Pascal Zachary researches and writes about the past, present, and future of technological change.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 June 2011
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Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Ultimately, hot planets cool off, and stellar irradiation heats up atmospheres.
—Dakotah Tyler, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2025
For instance, one simulation might examine how hydrogen moves within a material during irradiation.
—Sophie Blondel, The Conversation, 18 Oct. 2024
Fears of irradiation from antennas threaten to smother smart meters in the crib
G. Pascal Zachary
24 Jun 2011
6 min read
G. Pascal Zachary researches and writes about the past, present, and future of technological change.
—IEEE Spectrum, 24 June 2011
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irradiation
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One of the most magical ways to experience the Eiffel Tower doesn't require a ticket; simply watch the nightly illuminations, when the landmark sparkles for five minutes every hour, on the hour.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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As that title suggests, the overarching theme is illumination of various sorts, including the natural and the cerebral.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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To analyze the core samples, the team employed a process known as luminescence dating.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Jan. 2026
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Auroras are light shows that happen when charged particles from the sun interact with Earth's atmosphere and magnetic field, while airglow is luminescence caused by chemical reactions high in the atmosphere.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
21 Nov. 2025
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Its glow fell upon the select gathering, personally assembled by Soo Hoo — among them, founder of the Vivino wine app, Heini Zachariassen, certified Master of Wine and commentator Ned Goodwin and editor-in-chief of The Wine Advocate, William Kelley.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The sun's coming up over the mountains, and there's this glow to it.—
Taylor Eisenhauer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Irradiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irradiation. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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