Irradiated

Pronunciation: /ɪˈreɪdiˌeɪtɪd/

Definitions of irradiated

verb to expose to radiation, such as light or heat

Example Sentences

Examples of irradiated in a Sentence

formal The food was irradiated to kill any harmful bacteria.

informal They irradiated the package to make sure it's safe to eat.

slang They zapped the food with radiation to make it safe.

figurative His words seemed to be irradiated with anger.

Grammatical Forms of irradiated

• past tense: irradiated
• plural: irradiated
• comparative: more irradiated
• superlative: most irradiated
• present tense: irradiate
• future tense: will irradiate
• perfect tense: have irradiated
• continuous tense: is irradiating
• singular: irradiated
• positive degree: irradiated
• infinitive: irradiate
• gerund: irradiating
• participle: irradiating

Origin and Evolution of irradiated

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'irradiated' originated from the Latin word 'irradiatus', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'into' and the verb 'radiare' meaning 'to emit rays'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of emitting rays or light, the term 'irradiated' has evolved to also refer to the process of exposing something to radiation for various purposes such as sterilization or treatment.