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radiation

UK
/ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/
US
/ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/

Translations

radiationnoun
radiations
pl
The radiation from the sun is essential for life on Earth.
Излучение от солнца необходимо для жизни на Земле.
The workers were exposed to high levels of radiation at the nuclear plant.
Рабочие подверглись воздействию высокого уровня радиации на атомной электростанции.
Synonyms
radiance
emission
discharge
radiant energy
light
heat
waves
radiationadjective
UK
/ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/
US
/ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/
Used only attributively; generally non-gradable.

Definitions

radiationnoun
The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles that cause ionization.
The radiation from the sun is essential for life on Earth.
The energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays, waves, or particles.
The doctor explained that the radiation used in the X-ray is minimal and safe.
The diversification of a group of organisms into forms filling different ecological niches; adaptive radiation.
Darwin's finches are a classic example of adaptive radiation.
radiationadjective
Relating to or involving ionizing or other forms of radiation.
Radiation safety guidelines must be strictly followed in the laboratory.
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