radiation — energy that comes from a source and travels through space at the speed of light
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: energy that comes from a source and travels through space at the speed of light
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The microwave uses radiation to heat your leftover pizza in 30 seconds.
- Nuclear radiation can be dangerous without proper protection.
- My phone's radiation probably cooked my brain during that 3-hour call with my mom.
radiation
NOUN[/ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/]
energy that comes from a source and travels through space at the speed of light
The doctor used radiation to treat the patient's cancer.
The sun's radiation warmed the frozen ground. (RAY + SPREAD = RADIATION → energy spreading outward as rays)
Radiation triggered a reaction and led to transformation.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'radiatus', the past participle of 'radiare' meaning 'to radiate or shine', which derives from 'radius' meaning 'ray' or 'spoke of a wheel'.
Breakdown
radi- (ray, from Latin radius) + -ate (verb suffix) + -ion (noun suffix) = radiation
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The microwave uses radiation to heat your leftover pizza in 30 seconds.”
“Nuclear radiation can be dangerous without proper protection.”
“My phone's radiation probably cooked my brain during that 3-hour call with my mom.”
“Plants need solar radiation for photosynthesis.”
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