RADIATION


Meaning of RADIATION in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ r ā -d ē - ' ā -sh ə n

Function: noun

Date: 15th century

1 a : the action or process of radiating b : the process of emitting radiant energy in the form of waves or particles c (1) : the combined processes of emission, transmission, and absorption of radiant energy (2) : the transfer of heat by radiation ― compare CONDUCTION , CONVECTION

2 a : something that is radiated b : energy radiated in the form of waves or particles

3 : radial arrangement

4 : ADAPTIVE RADIATION

5 : RADIATOR

– ra · di · a · tion · al \ -shn ə l, -sh ə -n ə l \ adjective

– ra · di · a · tion · less \ -sh ə n-l ə s \ adjective

– ra · di · a · tive \ ' r ā -d ē - ˌ ā -tiv \ adjective

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