the condition of being exposed to radiation
Used in a Sentence
irradiation
How to use irradiation in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for irradiation.
Editorial note
One possibility is to look for evidence of neutron irradiation in rock layers that were exposed at the time.
Examples6
Definitions6
Parts of speech1
Quick take
the condition of being exposed to radiation
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of irradiation gathered in one view.
a column of light (as from a beacon)
(physiology) the spread of sensory neural impulses in the cortex
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for irradiation.
noun
the condition of being exposed to radiation
noun
a column of light (as from a beacon)
noun
(physiology) the spread of sensory neural impulses in the cortex
noun
the apparent enlargement of a bright object when viewed against a dark background
noun
(Pavolvian conditioning) the elicitation of a conditioned response by stimulation similar but not identical to the original stimulus
noun
(medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance
See also: radiotherapy, radiation, actinotherapy
Example sentences
One possibility is to look for evidence of neutron irradiation in rock layers that were exposed at the time.
[0] Overwhelming number of insects that have been rendered sterile by irradiation are released into the wild.
That doesn't make any sense to me. I can't imagine any quasi-realistic situation where irradiation would be proportional to surface area.
* The other is a scientific question: Is irradiation a safe and effective food sanitizing method?Guess which one has dozens and dozens of studies to back it up?
There's enormous value in having 60 years of data on the neutron irradiation properties and mechanical failure modes of a material.
> no synthetic fertilizers, irradiation, sewage sludge or genetic engineering was usedNever mind that each of those things have greatly different effects on the safety of the food and other things:> no synthetic fertilizersA valid environmental concern, depending on how the fertilizers are used and where the runoff goes.> irradiationFear-mongering nonsense.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use irradiation in a sentence?
One possibility is to look for evidence of neutron irradiation in rock layers that were exposed at the time.
What does irradiation mean?
the condition of being exposed to radiation
What part of speech is irradiation?
irradiation is commonly used as noun.