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shielding

UK
/ʃiːldɪŋ/
US
/ʃildɪŋ/

Translations

shieldingnoun
The shielding of the spacecraft was crucial to protect it from cosmic radiation.
La protection du vaisseau spatial était cruciale pour le protéger des rayonnements cosmiques.
Additional translations
blindageTerme technique, notamment en électronique, en radioprotection et pour l’isolation contre la chaleur ou le bruit.
Synonyms
barrier
protection
defense
safeguarding
covering
screening
shieldinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈʃiːl.dɪŋ/
US
/ˈʃildɪŋ/
The shielding walls around the reactor absorbed most of the neutron flux.
Les murs protecteurs autour du réacteur ont absorbé la majeure partie du flux de neutrons.
shieldverb

shielding

Gerund

shielded
Past Simple
shielded
Past Participle
shielding
Gerund
UK
/ʃiːld/
US
/ʃild/
The umbrella shielded her from the rain.
Le parapluie la protégeait de la pluie.
protégerAvec l'idée de faire écran contre un élément nuisible.
The lead vest shielded the patient during the X-ray.
Le tablier de plomb protégeait le patient pendant la radiographie.
Additional translations
abriterAvec l'idée de mettre à l'abri d'un danger ou d'une nuisance.
Synonyms
guard
deter
insulate
block
screen
safeguard
protect
defend

Definitions

shieldingnoun
The act or process of protecting something from harm or damage.
The shielding of the spacecraft was crucial to protect it from cosmic radiation.
A protective barrier or cover that prevents or reduces the passage of radiation, heat, or sound.
The laboratory was equipped with lead shielding to ensure the safety of the researchers.
shieldinggerund / present participle
Protective; serving or designed to shield from radiation, heat, sound, or other harmful influences.
The shielding walls around the reactor absorbed most of the neutron flux.
shieldverb
To protect someone or something from a danger, risk, or unpleasant experience.
The umbrella shielded her from the rain.
To cover or screen with a protective layer or barrier.
The lead vest shielded the patient during the X-ray.
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