as in illumination
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Recent Examples of irradiation
Other processes include laser irradiation, high-voltage pulses, optical sorting, pyrolysis, chemical solvents, etching, and delaminating with a hot knife.
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IEEE Spectrum, 17 June 2024
The lineup, which consists of a mechanical keyboard, mouse, and headset, uses mechanical movement and solar irradiation to power it rather than external charging.
—Condé Nast, WIRED, 5 Aug. 2023
Geochemists have long questioned whether these gases came from primordial reservoirs or were added after our planet formed from irradiation by the solar wind or on helium-bearing meteorites.
—Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 2 Dec. 2023
This drop in blood pressure was sustained for 20 minutes after the irradiation stopped.
—Carrie Arnold, Discover Magazine, 23 Jan. 2014
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IEEE Spectrum, 17 June 2024
The lineup, which consists of a mechanical keyboard, mouse, and headset, uses mechanical movement and solar irradiation to power it rather than external charging.
—Condé Nast, WIRED, 5 Aug. 2023
Geochemists have long questioned whether these gases came from primordial reservoirs or were added after our planet formed from irradiation by the solar wind or on helium-bearing meteorites.
—Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 2 Dec. 2023
This drop in blood pressure was sustained for 20 minutes after the irradiation stopped.
—Carrie Arnold, Discover Magazine, 23 Jan. 2014
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irradiation
Noun
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Grace’s young children are photosensitive, which means the curtains must always be drawn and candlelight is the only source of illumination.—
Gayle Sequeira,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2025
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These factors will help determine the number of light fixtures needed and the correct placement to give an even illumination throughout the space.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2025
Noun
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His face is a death mask: gaunt and soiled, teeth pebbly, eyes dilated but piercing in their last hint of blued luminescence.—
Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
3 Feb. 2025
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This luminescence is the hallmark of this mushroom, which gave rise to its common name: the ghost fungus.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The universe is setting you up for a major glow up.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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This face cream has a shimmery base to give major glow and is spiked with Korean white ginseng, hyaluronic acid and mandarin extract to brighten from within, plus gently exfoliate and hydrate too.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Irradiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irradiation. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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