| 单词 | irradiate |
| 释义 | irradiate (ɪreɪdieɪt ) Word forms: irradiates , irradiating , irradiated 1. verb If someone or something is irradiated, they are exposed to a large amount of radioactivity. [technical] Leukaemia in children was more common if the fathers had been heavily irradiated. [be VERB-ed] When tumours are treated, a significant amount of healthy tissue is inevitably irradiated. [VERB noun] irradiation (ɪreɪdieɪʃən ) uncountable noun ...the harmful effects of irradiation and pollution. 2. verb [usually passive] If food is irradiated, it is treated with radiation to kill bacteria and make it last longer. [technical] It's safe to eat foods that have been irradiated to prolong their shelf life. [be VERB-ed] ...the risks and benefits of irradiated food. [VERB-ed] irradiation uncountable noun [oft noun NOUN] ...doubts about the safety of food irradiation. Translations: Chinese: 照放射线 Japanese: 放射線を照射する |
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