Irradiate (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

verb (used with object), ir·ra·di·at·ed, ir·ra·di·at·ing.
  1. to shed rays of light upon; illuminate.
  2. to illumine intellectually or spiritually.
  3. to brighten as if with light.
  4. to radiate (light, illumination, etc.).
  5. to heat with radiant energy.
  6. to treat by exposure to radiation, as of ultraviolet light.
  7. to expose to radiation.
verb (used without object), ir·ra·di·at·ed, ir·ra·di·at·ing.
  1. Archaic.
    • to emit rays; shine.
    • to become radiant.
adjective
  1. irradiated; bright.
verb
  1. to subject to or treat with light or other electromagnetic radiation or with beams of particles
  2. to expose (food) to electromagnetic radiation to kill bacteria and retard deterioration
  3. to make clear or bright intellectually or spiritually; illumine
  4. a less common word for radiate (def. 1)
  5. to become radiant
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