Nuclear Engineering Glossary

noun the condition of being exposed to radiation

• The food was treated with irradiation to kill any harmful bacteria.
• They used irradiation to make sure the food was safe to eat.
• They zapped the food with some irradiation to make it safe.
• His words had an irradiation effect on her, leaving her feeling exposed and vulnerable.

adjective describing a substance or process that is not affected by radiation

• The doctor recommended using adiactinic creams to protect the skin from harmful UV rays.
• I heard that adiactinic lotions are really good for preventing sunburn.
• Yo, you should grab some of that adiactinic stuff before hitting the beach.
• She applied adiactinic wisdom to shield herself from the harsh realities of life.