IRRADIATION
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There are 6 meanings of the word
Irradiation.
Irradiation - as a noun
The condition of being exposed to radiation
A column of light (as from a beacon)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beam8beam of lightlight beamray6ray of lightshaft11shaft of lightHypernyms (Closely Related)
light9visible lightvisible radiationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(physiology) the spread of sensory neural impulses in the cortex
The apparent enlargement of a bright object when viewed against a dark background
(pavolvian conditioning) the elicitation of a conditioned response by stimulation similar but not identical to the original stimulus
(medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
actinotherapy23radiation10radiation therapyradiotherapy21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
therapy15treatment11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Medical professionals sometimes use irradiation to treat certain types of cancer."
"The irradiation of water helps to disinfect it by eliminating harmful microorganisms."
"The effects of long-term irradiation on the human body are still being studied."
"The government implemented strict regulations regarding the irradiation of imported goods."
"Excessive irradiation can lead to skin damage and increase the risk of developing skin cancer."
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Is IRRADIATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, irradiation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
IRRADIATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is IRRADIATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, irradiation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordIRRADIATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
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Valid WordIRRADIATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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