Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Radiation.
Radiation - as a noun
Energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
energy10free energyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of spreading outward from a central source
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
emanation11emission10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Syndrome resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation (e.g., exposure to radioactive chemicals or to nuclear explosions); low doses cause diarrhea and nausea and vomiting and sometimes loss of hair; greater exposure can cause sterility and cataracts and some forms of cancer and other diseases; severe exposure can cause death within hours
Example: "He was suffering from radiation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
radiation sicknessradiation syndromeThe spontaneous emission of a stream of particles or electromagnetic rays in nuclear decay
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
radioactivity22Hypernyms (Closely Related)
emission10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The spread of a group of organisms into new habitats
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
spread9spreading13action8activity16natural actionnatural processHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A radial arrangement of nerve fibers connecting different parts of the brain
(medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
actinotherapy23irradiation12radiation therapyradiotherapy21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
therapy15treatment11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Exposure to high levels of radiation can be extremely harmful to the human body."
"Doctors use radiation therapy to treat some types of cancer."
"Nuclear power plants generate electricity through the process of nuclear radiation."
"The use of lead aprons is common in radiology departments to protect against radiation exposure."
"X-rays and CT scans use ionizing radiation to create images of the body."
Word Game Points
Is RADIATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, radiation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RADIATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is RADIATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, radiation is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRADIATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is RADIATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, radiation is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRADIATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
