IRRADIATE


Meaning of IRRADIATE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ i-ˈrā-dē-ˌāt ]

verb

( -at·ed ; -at·ing )

Etymology: Latin irradiatus, past participle of irradiare, from in- + radius ray

Date: 1603

transitive verb

1.

a. : to cast rays of light upon : illuminate

b. : to enlighten intellectually or spiritually

c. : to affect or treat by radiant energy (as heat) ; specifically : to treat by irradiation

2. : to emit like rays of light : radiate

irradiating strength and comfort

intransitive verb

archaic : to emit rays : shine

• ir·ra·di·a·tive -ˌā-tiv adjective

• ir·ra·di·a·tor -ˌā-tər noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.