单词 | irradiate |
释义 | ir·ra·di·ate ![]() v. ir·ra·di·at·ed, ir·ra·di·at·ing, ir·ra·di·ates v.tr. 1. a. To expose to radiation. b. To treat with radiation: irradiate farm produce so as to destroy bacteria. 2. To shed light on; illuminate. 3. To manifest in a manner suggesting the emission of light; radiate: irradiate goodness. v.intr. Archaic 1. To send forth rays; radiate. 2. To become radiant. [Latin irradiāre, irradiāt-, to illuminate : in-, on; see IN-2 + radiāre, to shine; see RADIATE.] ir·radi·a′tive adj. ir·radi·a′tor n. |
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