anti-radiation

adjective

an·​ti-ra·​di·​a·​tion

ˌan-tī-ˌrā-dē-ˈā-shən,

ˌan-tē- 

variants or less commonly antiradiation

1

military : designed to destroy radar or other sources of radio transmissions

At the same time, anti-radiation missiles (i.e., missiles designed specifically to be used against radar and other electronic sites) were launched from the fighters and followed the radar beam to its source.

—Peter Hellman

2

medical : counteracting the harmful effects of radiation on the body

The only anti-radiation drug now being stockpiled is potassium iodide, which helps protect against the long-term risk of thyroid cancer.

—Penni Crabtree

anti-radiation pills

Examples of anti-radiation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to the HIMARS boost, the latest shipment includes unmanned aerial systems, counter-drone systems, high-speed anti-radiation missiles, armored and light tactical vehicles, as well as small arms munitions, training and services for Ukraine's Armed Forces. —Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024

Gabriela Hearst, for example, has received credibility and attention for using anti-radiation fabrics and bio-plastics packaging that decompose in 24 weeks, yet the craftmanship can be compared to icons like Hermès. —London Business School, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024

One is a makeshift operation in the city’s metro stations, the other is a Soviet-era anti-radiation shelter. —Ryan Bergeron, CNN, 22 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

anti- + radiation

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

anti-radiation

adjective

an·​ti-ra·​di·​a·​tion -ˌrād-ē-ˈā-shən 

variants also antiradiation

: counteracting the harmful effects of radiation on the body

The only anti-radiation drug now being stockpiled is potassium iodide, which helps protect against the long-term risk of thyroid cancer.

—Penni Crabtree, The San Diego Union-Tribune