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irradiated, ppl. a.|ɪˈreɪdɪeɪtɪd|
[f. prec. + -ed1.]
1. a. Emitted as rays from a centre. b. Made luminous; shone upon, lighted up by rays from some luminous source.
1794J. Hutton Philos. Light, etc. 61 The theory of irradiated heat. 1876Geo. Eliot Dan. Der. lxiii, With an irradiated face and opened eyes.
c. Exposed to the action of some kind of radiation (see prec., 1 d).
1915Colwell & Russ Radium, X-Rays & Living Cell iii. 117 The nuclear changes observed in the development of such irradiated ova have been investigated. 1931Times 13 May 17/4 A cheap and effective means of obtaining Vitamin D has been made available in the form of irradiated ergosterol. 1957Benedict & Pigford Nucl. Chem. Engin. i. 17 The most important neutron-absorbing and long-lived fission products in irradiated uranium are listed in Table 1.2. 1958Observer 11 May 8/3 Japanese doctors could draw upon a wealth of medical information gained by systematic examination of men, women and children who had survived the blast, heat and radiation at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. But..knowledge about the treatment of irradiated individuals was woefully inadequate. 1970New Scientist 6 Aug. 284/1 Most countries have banned the sale of irradiated food... However, in the UK the Minister of Health can exempt a particular food..if evidence is submitted to show that irradiation is harmless.
2. Her. Having a representation of rays.
1864Boutell Her. Hist. & Pop. xx. §12 (ed. 3) 352 The Star..is also a mullet, on an irradiated field of gold. |