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10 Language-to-English DictionariesIrradiation
/ɪˌreɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of exposing something to radiation.
"The irradiation of food can help eliminate harmful bacteria." - 2
The act of radiating or the state of being radiated.
"The irradiation of the area was necessary for the experiment."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'irradiation' originates from the Latin root 'irradiatio', which means 'to shine upon'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 19th century, primarily in scientific contexts related to radiation and its effects.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Irradiation" is said worldwide
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irradiation
Transliteration: ee-rah-dee-ah-syon
"L'irradiation des aliments peut aider à éliminer les bactéries nocives."
Irradiation
Transliteration: i-ra-di-a-tsi-on
"Die Irradiation von Lebensmitteln kann schädliche Bakterien abtöten."
irradiazione
Transliteration: ir-ra-di-a-tsi-o-ne
"L'irradiazione degli alimenti può eliminare batteri nocivi."
irradiación
Transliteration: ee-rra-dee-a-thyon
"La irradiación de los alimentos puede ayudar a eliminar bacterias dañinas."
irradição
Transliteration: ee-ra-dee-sao
"A irradiação de alimentos pode ajudar a eliminar bactérias nocivas."
विकिरणण
Transliteration: vikiraṇan
"विकिरणण से खाद्य पदार्थों में हानिकारक बैक्टीरिया को समाप्त करने में मदद मिल सकती है।"
辐射
Transliteration: fú shè
"食品的辐射可以帮助消除有害细菌。"
방사선 조사
Transliteration: bangsaseon josa
"식품의 방사선 조사는 유해한 박테리아를 제거하는 데 도움이 될 수 있습니다."
照射
Transliteration: shōsha
"食品の照射は有害な細菌を排除するのに役立ちます。"
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