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radiation
noun ra·di·a·tion \ˌrā-dē-ˈā-shən\
: a type of dangerous and powerful energy that is produced by radioactive substances and nuclear reactions
medical : the use of controlled amounts of radiation for the treatment of diseases (such as cancer)
: energy that comes from a source in the form of waves or rays you cannot see
Full Definition of RADIATION
1
a : the action or process of radiating b : the process of emitting radiant energy in the form of waves or particles c (1) : the combined processes of emission, transmission, and absorption of radiant energy (2) : the transfer of heat by radiation — compare conduction, convection
2
a : something that is radiated b : energy radiated in the form of waves or particles
3
: radial arrangement
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— ra·di·a·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
— ra·di·a·tion·less \-shən-ləs\ adjective
— ra·di·a·tive \ˈrā-dē-ˌā-tiv\ adjective
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First Known Use of RADIATION
15th century
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RADIATIVE Defined for Kids
radiation
noun ra·di·a·tion \ˌrā-dē-ˈā-shən\
Definition of RADIATION for Kids
1
: the process of giving off energy in the form of waves or particles
2
: something that is radiated (as light or X-rays)
Medical Dictionary
radiation
noun ra·di·a·tion \ˌrād-ē-ˈā-shən\
Medical Definition of RADIATION
1
: energy radiated in the form of waves or particles
2
a : the action or process of radiating <with radiation of the pain there may be tenderness over the sciatic nerve—J. A. Key> b (1) : the process of emitting radiant energy in the form of waves or particles (2) : the combined processes of emission, transmission, and absorption of radiant energy
3
: a tract of nerve fibers within the brain; especially : one concerned with the distribution of impulses arising from sensory stimuli to the relevant coordinating centers and nuclei <the optic radiations>
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