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irradiate Definition

ir·ra·di·ate (-āt′; for adj., usually, -it)

transitive verb irradiated -·at′ed, irradiating -·at′·ing

  1. to shine or throw light upon; light up; make bright
  2. to make clear; illuminate intellectually; enlighten
  3. to radiate; diffuse; spread; give out
  4. to expose to or treat by exposing to X-rays, ultraviolet rays, radium, or some other form of radiant energy
  5. to heat with radiant energy

Etymology: < L irradiatus, pp. of irradiare, to beam upon, illumine: see in- & radiate

intransitive verb

  1. to emit rays; shine
  2. to become radiant

adjective

lighted up; irradiated

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irradiate Synonyms

irradiate

v.

illuminate, lighten, brighten; see light 1.

irradiate Usage Examples

Object

  • component: It is not currently deemed necessary to irradiate blood components for patients with solid tumors, organ transplants, HIV or aplastic anemia.