Materials Testing Terminology

verb to expose to radiation, such as light or heat

• The food was irradiated to kill any harmful bacteria.
• They irradiated the package to make sure it's safe to eat.
• They zapped the food with radiation to make it safe.
• His words seemed to be irradiated with anger.

noun a tool or machine used for abrading or wearing down a surface through friction

• The abraser machine is used to test the abrasion resistance of materials.
• I accidentally abrased my new shoes on the rough pavement.
• Don't abrase your phone screen by putting it in the same pocket as your keys.
• The constant criticism began to abrase her self-confidence over time.