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ir·ra·di·ate
 irradiate
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- pronunciation:
- ih
reI
di
eIt
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
irradiates, irradiating, irradiated |
| definition 1: |
to expose to radiation, esp. as a medical treatment.
- similar words:
- bombard
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| definition 2: |
to emit as or like rays of light.
- similar words:
- radiate
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| definition 3: |
to illuminate with or as if with light rays; cast light on.
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| related words: |
activate, illuminate, lighten |
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| derivations: |
irradiative (adj.), irradiator (n.) |
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