noun
radiation
Radiation (noun) means the shooting forth of anything from a point or surface, like diverging rays of light.
noun
1
The shooting forth of anything from a point or surface, like diverging rays of light.
2
Ellipsis of electromagnetic radiation.
3
The process of radiating waves or particles.
4
The transfer of energy via radiation.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin radiatio, radiationis. By surface analysis, radiate + -ion.
Rhymes for radiation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
abortion
abrasion
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of radiation?
"radiation" (noun) means the shooting forth of anything from a point or surface, like diverging rays of light.
What are the different meanings of radiation?
"radiation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The shooting forth of anything from a point or surface, like diverging rays of light; 2. Ellipsis of electromagnetic radiation; 3. The process of radiating waves or particles.