adj
irradiated
adj
1
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
Word Forms
more irradiated comparative, most irradiated superlative
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The spices had been _____ to kill off any bacteria.