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radiation

noun ra·di·a·tion \ˌrā-dē-ˈā-shən\

: a type of dangerous and powerful energy that is produced by radioactive substances and nuclear reactions

medical : the use of controlled amounts of radiation for the treatment of diseases (such as cancer)

: energy that comes from a source in the form of waves or rays you cannot see

Full Definition of RADIATION

1
a :  the action or process of radiating
b :  the process of emitting radiant energy in the form of waves or particles
c (1) :  the combined processes of emission, transmission, and absorption of radiant energy
(2) :  the transfer of heat by radiation — compare conduction, convection
2
a :  something that is radiated
b :  energy radiated in the form of waves or particles
3
:  radial arrangement
4
ra·di·a·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective
ra·di·a·tion·less \-shən-ləs\ adjective
ra·di·a·tive \ˈrā-dē-ˌā-tiv\ adjective
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First Known Use of RADIATION

15th century

Other Physics Terms

amplitude, centrifugal, centripetal, convection, gradient, hysteresis, kinetic, lase, quantum

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vindication, violation, visitation, weather station
RADIATION Defined for Kids

radiation

noun ra·di·a·tion \ˌrā-dē-ˈā-shən\

Definition of RADIATION for Kids

1
:  the process of giving off energy in the form of waves or particles
2
:  something that is radiated (as light or X-rays)
Medical Dictionary

radiation

noun ra·di·a·tion \ˌrād-ē-ˈā-shən\

Medical Definition of RADIATION

1
:  energy radiated in the form of waves or particles
2
a :  the action or process of radiating <with radiation of the pain there may be tenderness over the sciatic nerve—J. A. Key> b (1) :  the process of emitting radiant energy in the form of waves or particles (2) :  the combined processes of emission, transmission, and absorption of radiant energy
3
:  a tract of nerve fibers within the brain; especially :  one concerned with the distribution of impulses arising from sensory stimuli to the relevant coordinating centers and nuclei <the optic radiations>
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