Associations to the word «Irradiate»

Wiktionary

IRRADIATE, verb. (transitive) To throw rays of light upon; to illuminate; to brighten; to adorn with luster.
IRRADIATE, verb. (transitive) To enlighten intellectually; to illuminate.
IRRADIATE, verb. (transitive) To animate by heat or light.
IRRADIATE, verb. (transitive) To radiate, shed, or diffuse.
IRRADIATE, verb. (intransitive) To emit rays; to shine.
IRRADIATE, verb. (transitive) To treat (food) with ionizing radiation in order to destroy bacteria
IRRADIATE, adjective. Illuminated; irradiated; made brilliant or splendid.

Dictionary definition

IRRADIATE, verb. Give spiritual insight to; in religion.
IRRADIATE, verb. Cast rays of light upon.
IRRADIATE, verb. Expose to radiation; "irradiate food".

Wise words

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