irradiate
Translation
to irradiate, to expose to radiation, to illuminate
Examples
The food is irradiated to kill bacteria.
The food is irradiated to kill bacteria.
The sun irradiates the whole valley.
The sun irradiates the whole valley.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with sth.)) to expose (sth.) to (sth., e.g. radiation) They irradiate the fruit with gamma rays.
Similar Words
Synonyms: illuminate, expose, shine upon
Etymology
From Latin 'irradiare', from 'in-' (in, upon) + 'radiare' (to shine), from 'radius' (ray).
Memory Tips
Think of 'in-radiate' – to shine 'in' or 'upon' something. Like a radio sending out rays.