radiation
Translation
radiation
Examples
Too much radiation can be dangerous.
Too much radiation can be dangerous.
The sun's radiation provides heat and light.
The sun's radiation provides heat and light.
Grammar Patterns
((radiation)) from (sth.) radiation from a source The radiation from the sun is powerful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: emission, rays
Etymology
From Latin 'radius' (ray) + '-ation' (a process). The process of sending out rays.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'rays' from the sun or an X-ray machine. The verb 'radiate' means to send out rays.