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irradiation

/ɪˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
An act of irradiating, or state of being irradiated.

Examples :

"The irradiation of the strawberries helps to kill bacteria and extend their shelf life. "
energy physics medicine science technology
noun
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.

Examples :

"The dark circle on the bright screen appeared much smaller than it was due to irradiation, making it difficult to see the detail inside. "
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Illustration irradiance

irradiance noun

/ɪˈreɪdiəns/ /ɪˈreɪdiæns/

The act of irradiating; emission of rays of light.

"The plant's growth was directly affected by the irradiance it received from the grow lamp. "

Illustration strawberries

strawberries noun

/ˈstrɔːˌbɛriz/ /ˈstrɔːbəriz/

The sweet, usually red, edible fruit of certain plants of the genus Fragaria.

"They went to pick strawberries today."

Illustration brilliance

brilliance noun

/ˈbɹɪljən(t)s/

The quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light).

"The Christmas lights' brilliance illuminated the entire street. "

Illustration stimulated

stimulated verb

/ˈstɪmjʊleɪtɪd/

To encourage into action.

"The teacher's enthusiastic lesson stimulated the students' interest in science. "

Illustration enlargement

enlargement noun

/ɪnˈlɑː(ɹ)d͡ʒmənt/

The act of making something larger.

"Rick was ashamed about the size of his penis, so he had a penis enlargement."

Illustration irradiated

irradiated verb

/ɪˈreɪdieɪtɪd/ /ɪˈreɪdiˌeɪtɪd/

To throw rays of light upon; to illuminate; to brighten; to adorn with luster.

"The morning sun irradiated the dew-covered grass, making it sparkle. "

Illustration sterilisation

sterilisation noun

/ˌsterɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌsterəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

The process of treating something to kill or inactivate microorganisms.

"The hospital uses sterilization to ensure all surgical instruments are safe for patients. "

Illustration clarifying

clarifying verb

/ˈklærɪfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈklɛrəfaɪɪŋ/

(of liquids, such as wine or syrup) To make clear or bright by freeing from feculent matter

"The winemaker is clarifying the grape juice by removing sediment. "

Illustration irradiating

irradiating verb

/ɪˈreɪdieɪtɪŋ/ /ɪˈreɪdiˌeɪtɪŋ/

To throw rays of light upon; to illuminate; to brighten; to adorn with luster.

"The sun's rays were irradiating the classroom, making the room feel warm and bright. "

Illustration instruments

instruments noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənts/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

Illustration illumination

illumination noun

/ɪˌluːməˈneɪʃən/ /ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated.

"The street's illumination helped me see clearly as I walked home at night. "