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1. (v.t.) irradiate
to shed rays of light upon; illuminate.
2. irradiate
to illumine intellectually or spiritually.
3. irradiate
to radiate (light, illumination, etc.).
4. irradiate
to heat with radiant energy.
5. irradiate
to expose to radiation, as for medical treatment.
6. (v.i.) irradiate
Archaic.
7. irradiate
to emit rays; shine.
8. (adj.) irradiate
irradiated; bright.
Etymology: (1595–1605; < L irradiāre to shed light on. See ir -1, radiate)
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| Definition of 'irradiate' |
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1. (verb) enlighten, irradiate
give spiritual insight to; in religion
2. (verb) irradiate
cast rays of light upon
3. (verb) irradiate, ray
expose to radiation
"irradiate food"
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| Definition of 'irradiate' |
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1. (adj) irradiate
illuminated; irradiated
2. (verb) irradiate
to throw rays of light upon; to illuminate; to brighten; to adorn with luster
3. (verb) irradiate
to enlighten intellectually; to illuminate; as, to irradiate the mind
4. (verb) irradiate
to animate by heat or light
5. (verb) irradiate
to radiate, shed, or diffuse
6. (verb) irradiate
to emit rays; to shine
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