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radiation in German

radiation in German is Strahlung, Radiation, Auffächerung — radiation means the way something spreads outward from a point or surface, similar to rays of light fanning out.

radiation in German

Strahlung
noun
Strahlung
noun
Radioactive energy.
Radiation
noun
Radioactive energy.
Auffächerung
noun
(evolutionary theory, countable) A rapid diversification of an ancestral species into many new forms.
Radiation
noun
(evolutionary theory, countable) A rapid diversification of an ancestral species into many new forms.

What does "radiation" mean?

  1. noun The way something spreads outward from a point or surface, similar to rays of light fanning out.
    "The radiation of love from the crowd was addictive to the young singer-songwriters."
  2. noun A short way of saying 'electromagnetic radiation'.
    "Sunscreen helps protect your skin from harmful radiation from the sun."
  3. noun The process by which waves or particles spread out from a source.
    "Heat loss by radiation is why a bare room feels cold at night."
  4. noun Energy that moves outward from a source and travels through space or a substance.
    "The fire gives off radiation that you can feel on your face."
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radiation in a sentence

  • The radiation of love from the crowd was addictive to the young singer-songwriters.
  • The radiation of light from the lamp lit up the whole garden.
  • Sunscreen helps protect your skin from harmful radiation from the sun.
  • Microwave ovens use radiation to heat food quickly.

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What is "radiation" in German?
"radiation" in German is Strahlung, Radiation, Auffächerung. radiation means: The way something spreads outward from a point or surface, similar to rays of light fanning out.
How do you use "radiation" in a sentence?
Example: "The radiation of light from the lamp lit up the whole garden." In German, "radiation" is Strahlung, Radiation, Auffächerung.
Are there other ways to say "radiation" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "radiation": Strahlung, Radiation, Auffächerung.
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