radiation
Definition
- n. energy that is radiated or transmitted in the form of rays or waves or particles
- n. the act of spreading outward from a central source
- n. the spontaneous emission of a stream of particles or electromagnetic rays in nuclear decay
- n. the spread of a group of organisms into new habitats
Word forms
- Plural
- radiations
Example sentences
n.
The doctor explained that too much radiation can be harmful to our health.
n.
The scientist studied the effects of radiation on living cells.