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irradiating

Pronunciation: [ɪˈreɪdieɪtɪŋ]

Word

Context: "science"

(verb) to send out energy in the form of rays. Like when the sun shines down on the Earth and spreads its light and heat everywhere.

Example

The sun is irradiating warmth and light on a bright summer day.

Example

The room was dark and cold because the heater wasn't irradiating any warmth.

Example

How does the lamp start irradiating light when you turn it on?

Context: "health"

(verb) to treat something with energy rays, such as using light or X-rays to help heal or examine someone. This can help doctors see inside our bodies.

Example

The doctor is irradiating the tumor to help shrink it during treatment.

Example

The patients were not irradiating their conditions effectively because they skipped their treatments.

Example

What happens when you are irradiating the area that needs treatment?

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