noun

radiation

radiation

Too much radiation can be very dangerous.

Too much radiation can be very dangerous.

We studied the radiation of heat from the sun.

We studied the radiation of heat from the sun.

((of sth.)) the emission of (sth.) We studied the radiation of heat.

((from sth.)) energy from (sth.) This is radiation from the nuclear plant.

Synonyms: emission, rays, energy

A noun derived from the verb 'radiate'. The suffix '-tion' indicates an action or state.

Remember this is the 'thing' that is radiated. Think of a 'radio' sending out signals, which is a form of radiation.

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