as in illumination
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Recent Examples of irradiation
This drop in blood pressure was sustained for 20 minutes after the irradiation stopped.
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Carrie Arnold, Discover Magazine, 23 Jan. 2014
In the late 1960s and 70s, thousands of patients who had received ringworm irradiation treatment would also begin to present with cancers, localized to the site that received the greatest irradiation - the head and neck region.
—Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2015
An artificial leaf is tested by being subjected to solar irradiation inside of a photoreactor.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 June 2023
Ringworm irradiation was a cheap and proactive fix for a social and microbial contagion.
—Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2015
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Carrie Arnold, Discover Magazine, 23 Jan. 2014
In the late 1960s and 70s, thousands of patients who had received ringworm irradiation treatment would also begin to present with cancers, localized to the site that received the greatest irradiation - the head and neck region.
—Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2015
An artificial leaf is tested by being subjected to solar irradiation inside of a photoreactor.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 June 2023
Ringworm irradiation was a cheap and proactive fix for a social and microbial contagion.
—Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irradiation
Noun
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The Cold Moon, December's full moon, will reach peak illumination on Sunday, Dec. 15.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 28 Nov. 2024
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When is the full moon in November 2024? Friday, Nov. 15, is when the Beaver Moon, a name derived from Native American, European and colonial sources, should reach peak illumination, according to NASA.John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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To finish, press a touch of an iridescent or sparkling formula onto the center of the lids for that extra hint of luminescence.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Oct. 2024
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But despite a few previous examples, the 1974 tour (and the live album that followed) may have been the most prominent moment when saluting a musician by way of real or artificial luminescence truly, well, came to light.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2024
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There’s nothing wrong with a little faux glow in the fall or winter.Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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Bowen, who played type-A mom Claire Dunphy on the hit sitcom, posted an Instagram photo Thursday evening showing one of her boys silhouetted against the glow of the ER entrance.EW.com, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Irradiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irradiation. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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