IRRADIATION Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

irradiation

noun

Definition of irradiation

as in illumination

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Recent Examples of irradiation It is intended to give utilities and other nuclear stakeholders an independent assessment before the fuel moves toward commercial demonstration irradiation. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026 Moreover, tritium is easier to produce than plutonium, which has to be created in a costly and complex technological process that involves the irradiation of uranium in a nuclear reactor. — Tereza Pultarova, IEEE Spectrum, 10 Aug. 2026 Many of these molecules formed after the irradiation. — Siddhant Pusdekar, Quanta Magazine, 1 June 2026 That transfusion risk can be mitigated by irradiation, but not all facilities, especially smaller hospitals, have irradiators on site. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for irradiation

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Neighborhood Roppongi has long been a haven for expats, and the creation of Roppongi Hills two decades ago has further enlivened the area with luxury boutiques, apartments, restaurants and a compelling holiday illumination.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Artificial nighttime illumination can alter the behavior of migratory birds, insects and other nocturnal species that rely on moonlight and starlight to navigate, feed and reproduce, the coalition says.

— Jean Lee, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of illumination

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Her exhibit design vision, envisaged in partnership with partner Paul Cournet and his studio Cloud, incorporated luminescence and hues that radiated from the gems, dictating the color palette of purple, green, yellow and pink.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 25 June 2026
In a new study published in PLOS, researchers analyzed 161 fossils with a new rapid and non-destructive protocol, based on stimulating the bone remains with an external energy source, called luminescence.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026

Definition of luminescence

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Place it atop a credenza to create a diffused glow throughout the room in lieu of harsh overhead lighting.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Overnight, the foundation became a staple among makeup artists and beauty lovers worldwide, thanks to its second-skin finish and lit-from-within glow.

— Beth Sobol, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026

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