irradiate


Definition: Meaning of, irradiate in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪˈreɪdɪeɪt /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
irradiate irradiated irradiated
Present Participle Third Person Singular
irradiating irradiates
[transitive usually passive]
  1. technical if someone or something is irradiated, X-RAY s or RADIOACTIVE beams are passed through them
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  2. technical if food is irradiated, it is treated with RADIATION in order to kill BACTERIA and make it last longer
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  3. literary to make something look bright as if a light is shining onto it
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