Irradiation
Word | IRRADIATION |
Character | 11 |
Hyphenation | ir ra di a tion |
Pronunciations | N/A |
Definitions and meanings of "Irradiation"
What do we mean by irradiation?
The act of exposing or the condition of being exposed to radiation. noun
The use or application of ionizing radiation, especially in medical treatment and for the sterilization or preservation of food. noun
In neurology, the diffusion of a nervous impulse to parts outside the normal path of conduction. noun
In therapeutics, subjection to the influence of X-rays or other form of radioactivity. noun
In anatomy, the disposition of fibrous or other structures in stellate form. noun
In chem., exposure to radiant light: as, some substances are said to phosphoresce by irradiation. noun
The act of irradiating or emitting beams of light; illumination; brightness emitted; enlightenment. noun
In physics, the phenomenon of the apparent enlargement of an object strongly illuminated, when seen against a dark ground. noun
Act of irradiating, or state of being irradiated. noun
Illumination; irradiance; brilliancy. noun
Fig.: Mental light or illumination. 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, esp. when a little out of focus. noun
An act of irradiating, or state of being irradiated. noun
Illumination; irradiance; brilliance. noun
Figurative: mental light or illumination. 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. noun
A process of sterilisation whereby radiation is passed through a bag containing food, utensils, etc., to sterilise the contents. noun
(physiology) the spread of sensory neural impulses in the cortex noun
(medicine) the treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure to a radioactive substance noun
A column of light (as from a beacon) noun
An act of irradiating, or state of being irradiated.
Illumination; irradiance; brilliance.
Mental light or illumination.
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.
A process of sterilisation whereby radiation is passed through a bag containing food, utensils, etc., to sterilise the contents.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Irradiation
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