ir·ra·di·ate ( -r  d -t )v. ir·ra·di·at·ed, ir·ra·di·at·ing, ir·ra·di·ates v.tr. 1. a. To expose to radiation. b. To treat with radiation: irradiate farm produce so as to destroy bacteria. 2. To shed light on; illuminate. 3. To manifest in a manner suggesting the emission of light; radiate: irradiate goodness. v.intr. Archaic 1. To send forth rays; radiate. 2. To become radiant. [Latin irradi re, irradit-, to illuminate : in-, on; see in-2 + radire, to shine; see radiate.]ir·ra di·ative adj.ir·ra di·ator n. |
irradiate [ɪˈreɪdɪˌeɪt]
vb
1. (Physics / General Physics) (tr) Physics to subject to or treat with light or other electromagnetic radiation or with beams of particles
2. (Physics / General Physics) (tr) to expose (food) to electromagnetic radiation to kill bacteria and retard deterioration
3. (tr) to make clear or bright intellectually or spiritually; illumine
4. a less common word for radiate [1]
5. (intr) Obsolete to become radiant
irradiative adj
irradiator n
| irradiate (-rd-t) To expose to or treat with radiation. For example, meat sold as food is often irradiated with x-rays or other radiation to kill bacteria; uranium 238 can be irradiated with neutrons to create fissionable plutonium 239. |
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| Verb | 1. | irradiate - give spiritual insight to; in religion prophesy, vaticinate - predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration |
| 2. | irradiate - cast rays of light upon lighten up, lighten - become lighter; "The room lightened up" | |
| 3. | irradiate - expose to radiation; "irradiate food" bombard - direct high energy particles or radiation against |
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