Radiation

Pronunciation: /ˌreɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of radiation

noun the process of emitting energy as waves or particles

Example Sentences

A1 Too much exposure to radiation can be harmful.

A2 Radiation therapy is often used to treat cancer.

B1 Scientists study the effects of radiation on living organisms.

B2 Radiation levels in the area were found to be dangerously high.

C1 The technician wore protective gear to shield herself from radiation exposure.

C2 The research team conducted experiments to measure the intensity of radiation emitted by the sun.

Examples of radiation in a Sentence

formal The doctor explained the potential side effects of radiation therapy.

informal I heard radiation can make you really tired during treatment.

slang I don't want to deal with that radiation stuff, it sounds scary.

figurative Her words had a kind of radiation, spreading warmth and positivity to everyone around her.

Grammatical Forms of radiation

• plural: radiations
• comparative: more radiative
• superlative: most radiative
• present tense: radiates
• future tense: will radiate
• perfect tense: has radiated
• continuous tense: is radiating
• singular: radiation
• positive degree: radiation
• infinitive: radiate
• gerund: radiating
• participle: radiated

Origin and Evolution of radiation

First Known Use: 1603 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'radiation' originated from the Latin word 'radiatio', which means 'a shining' or 'a ray'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the emission of energy in the form of waves or particles, the term 'radiation' has evolved to encompass a broader range of phenomena involving the propagation of energy through space.