adj
irradiated
Irradiated (adj) means Exposed to radiation, such as X-rays, gamma rays, or other forms deliberately applied for imaging or sterilization. Example: “The spices had been irradiated to kill off any bacteria.”
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Exposed to radiation, such as X-rays, gamma rays, or other forms deliberately applied for imaging or sterilization.
"The spices had been irradiated to kill off any bacteria."
"Doctors examined the irradiated tissue for changes."
How to use irradiated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHit with radiation on purpose, often to kill germs or for medical imaging.
Common pairings
irradiated food
irradiated sample
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more irradiated
- Superlative
- most irradiated
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What does “irradiated” mean?
The word “irradiated” means exposed to radiation, such as X-rays, gamma rays, or other forms deliberately applied for imaging or sterilization. In plain terms, hit with radiation on purpose, often to kill germs or for medical imaging.
How do you use “irradiated” in a sentence?
Here is “irradiated” used in a sentence: “The spices had been irradiated to kill off any bacteria.”
What part of speech is “irradiated”?
“Irradiated” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of irradiated?
"irradiated" (adj) means exposed to radiation, such as X-rays, gamma rays, or other forms deliberately applied for imaging or sterilization.
