IRRADIATE


Meaning of IRRADIATE in English

I. “+ adjective

Etymology: Latin irradiatus, past participle

: made bright with or as if with light : illuminated

a countenance irradiate with love

II. “+ verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Latin irradiatus, past participle of irradiare, from in- in- (II) + radiare to radiate — more at radiate

transitive verb

1.

a. : to throw rays of light upon : shine upon : illuminate , brighten

moonlight irradiating the placid water

b. : to enlighten intellectually or spiritually : make clear or brilliant

wisdom irradiated his counsel

c. : to affect or treat by radiant heat or other radiant energy ; specifically : to treat by exposure to radiation (as of ultraviolet light or radium)

2. : to send forth like rays of light : radiate , shed , diffuse

irradiating strength and comfort

intransitive verb

1. archaic : to emit rays : shine

2. archaic : to issue in rays

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