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Meaning of Irradiation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ɪˌɹeɪdiˈeɪʃən

Definitions

  1. An act of irradiating, or state of being irradiated.
  2. a process of sterilization whereby radiation is passed through a bag containing food, utensils, etc., to sterilize the contents.
  3. Synonym of radiotherapy.
  4. illumination; irradiance; brilliance.
  5. mental light or illumination.
  6. The apparent enlargement of a bright object seen upon a dark ground, due to the fact that the portions of the retina around the image are stimulated by the intense light; as when a dark spot on a white ground appears smaller, or a white spot on a dark ground larger, than it really is, especially when a little out of focus.

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