radiation

radiation
ra|di|a|tion [ ,reıdi`eıʃn ] noun uncount **
1. ) a form of energy produced during a nuclear reaction that is used for making electrical power but can also kill or harm humans who receive too much of it:
There is a clear link between exposure to radiation and some forms of cancer.
Some workers at the power station were exposed to high levels of radiation.
a ) only before noun consisting of radiation or caused by radiation:
a radiation leak
2. ) heat or light that is sent out but that you cannot see:
ultraviolet radiation from the sun
=> RADIOACTIVE

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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