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irradiate

verb ir·ra·di·ate \i-ˈrā-dē-ˌāt\

: to expose (someone or something) to radiation

ir·ra·di·at·edir·ra·di·at·ing

Full Definition of IRRADIATE

transitive verb
1
a :  to cast rays of light upon :  illuminate
b :  to enlighten intellectually or spiritually
c :  to affect or treat by radiant energy (as heat); specifically :  to treat by irradiation
2
:  to emit like rays of light :  radiate <irradiating strength and comfort>
intransitive verb
archaic :  to emit rays :  shine
ir·ra·di·a·tive \-ˌā-tiv\ adjective
ir·ra·di·a·tor \-ˌā-tər\ noun
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Origin of IRRADIATE

Latin irradiatus, past participle of irradiare, from in- + radius ray
First Known Use: 1603

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IRRADIATE Defined for Kids

irradiate

verb ir·ra·di·ate \i-ˈrā-dē-ˌāt\
ir·ra·di·at·edir·ra·di·at·ing

Definition of IRRADIATE for Kids

1
:  to cast rays of light on
2
:  to treat by exposure to radiation (as X-rays)
Medical Dictionary

irradiate

transitive verb ir·ra·di·ate \ir-ˈād-ē-ˌāt\
ir·ra·di·at·edir·ra·di·at·ing

Medical Definition of IRRADIATE

:  to affect or treat by radiant energy (as heat); specifically :  to treat by exposure to radiation (as ultraviolet light or gamma rays)

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