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When X-rays traverse matter of any kind, this matter becomes a source of a radiation similar in character to that of the primary radiation falling upon it.
Charles Glover Barkla

Meaning of "radiation" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RADIATION

radiation  [ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RADIATION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Radiation is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RADIATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Radiation

In physics, radiation is a process in which electromagnetic waves travel through a vacuum or through matter-containing media; the existence of a medium to propagate the waves is not required. A different but related definition says radiation is a subset of these electromagnetic waves combined with a class of energetic subatomic particles with very high kinetic energies; these are called ionizing radiation, and the particles are termed particle radiation. Other sorts of waves, such as acoustic, seismic, hydraulic and so on are not usually considered to be forms of "radiation" in either sense. We will consider the first definition, and return to the second later. The word arises from the phenomenon of waves radiating from a source. This aspect leads to a system of measurements and physical units that are applicable to all types of radiation. Because such radiation expands as it passes through space, and as its energy is conserved, the power of all types of radiation radiating from a point source follows an inverse-square law in relation to the distance from its source.

Definition of radiation in the English dictionary

The first definition of radiation in the dictionary is the emission or transfer of radiant energy as particles, electromagnetic waves, sound, etc. Other definition of radiation is the particles, etc, emitted, esp the particles and gamma rays emitted in nuclear decay. Radiation is also Also called: radiation therapy treatment using a radioactive substance.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RADIATION


abbreviation
əˌbriːvɪˈeɪʃən
affiliation
əˌfɪlɪˈeɪʃən
appreciation
əˌpriːʃɪˈeɪʃən
appropriation
əˌprəʊprɪˈeɪʃən
association
əˌsəʊsɪˈeɪʃən
aviation
ˌeɪvɪˈeɪʃən
depreciation
dɪˌpriːʃɪˈeɪʃən
deviation
ˌdiːvɪˈeɪʃən
differentiation
ˌdɪfəˌrɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən
humiliation
hjuːˌmɪlɪˈeɪʃən
initiation
ɪˌnɪʃɪˈeɪʃən
irradiation
ɪˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən
mediation
ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən
negotiation
nɪˌɡəʊʃɪˈeɪʃən
pronunciation
prəˌnʌnsɪˈeɪʃən
Reconciliation
ˌrɛkənˌsɪlɪˈeɪʃən
recreation
ˌrɛkrɪˈeɪʃən
remediation
rɪˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən
retaliation
rɪˌtælɪˈeɪʃən
variation
ˌvɛərɪˈeɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RADIATION

radiata
radiata pine
radiate
radiately
radiation belt
radiation exposure
radiation levels
radiation pattern
radiation pyrometer
radiation resistance
radiation sickness
radiation therapy
radiation treatment
radiational
radiationless
radiative
radiator
radiator cap
radiator grill
radiator grille

WORDS THAT END LIKE RADIATION

accreditation
action
administration
animation
application
certification
citation
combination
communication
confirmation
conversation
corporation
creation
decoration
destination
documentation
duration
education
evaluation
excitation
federation

Synonyms and antonyms of radiation in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «RADIATION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «radiation» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of radiation

Translation of «radiation» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RADIATION

Find out the translation of radiation to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of radiation from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «radiation» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

辐射
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

radiación
570 millions of speakers

English

radiation
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विकिरण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إِشْعَاع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

радиация
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

radiação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিকিরণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rayonnement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Radiasi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Strahlung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

放射
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

복사
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Radiation
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự bức xạ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கதிர்வீச்சு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उत्सर्जन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

radyasyon
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

radiazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

promieniowanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

радіація
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

radiație
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ακτινοβολία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bestraling
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

strålning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

stråling
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of radiation

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RADIATION»

The term «radiation» is very widely used and occupies the 10.051 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RADIATION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about radiation

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10 QUOTES WITH «RADIATION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word radiation.
1
Carl D. Anderson
Information of fundamental importance to the general problem of atomic structure has resulted from systematic studies of the cosmic radiation carried out by the Wilson cloud-chamber method.
2
Charles Glover Barkla
When X-rays traverse matter of any kind, this matter becomes a source of a radiation similar in character to that of the primary radiation falling upon it.
3
Charles Glover Barkla
The process of radiation may be, and is, continuous - at any rate within limits extending to far smaller quantities than the quantum.
4
Walther Bothe
Direction coupling between the various radiations generated in a nuclear reaction both with one another and with the initiating radiation can also be detected and measured by coincidences; this provides valuable information about the structure of the atomic nuclei.
5
Walther Bothe
In this case, the particle formed has correspondingly less energy, whereas the product nucleus passes into the ground state with emission of the quantity of energy saved as gamma radiation.
6
Walther Bothe
The material particle nature of primary cosmic radiation has been confirmed, although the processes turned out to be extraordinarily more complicated than we had assumed.
7
John Cameron
I am now almost certain that we need more radiation for better health.
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John Cameron
My main frustration is the fear of cancer from low dose radiation, even by radiologists.
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John Cameron
Too many radiologists still believe there is a risk from a chest x-ray. Few radiologists can explain radiation to the patient in words the patient can understand.
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John Cameron
It is likely that we need more radiation to improve our longevity.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RADIATION»

Discover the use of radiation in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to radiation and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Radiation Detection and Measurement
This is the resource that engineers turn to in the study of radiation detection.
Glenn F. Knoll, 2010
2
Radiation Oncology: A Question-based Review
It is also an ideal preparation tool for written and oral board examinations. Organized in chapters and sections by site, the book covers in detail all the sites and cancer types currently treated with radiotherapy.
Boris Hristov, John P. Christodouleas, Steven H. Lin, 2010
3
Basic Radiation Oncology
The third section describes radiation treatment regimens appropriate for the main cancer sites and tumor types. The book has been designed to ensure that the reader will find it easy to use.
Murat Beyzadeoglu, Gokhan Ozyigit, Cüneyt Ebruli, 2010
4
Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry
A straightforward presentation of the broad concepts underlying radiological physics and radiation dosimetry for the graduate-level student.
Frank Herbert Attix, 2008
5
Radiation: Doses, Effects, Risks
Few scientific issues arouse as much public controversy as the effects of radiation. This booklet is an attempt to summarize what is known about radiation and provide a basis for further discussion and debate.
United Nations Environment Programme, 1985
6
Radiation: What It Is, What You Need to Know
The essential guide to radiation: the good, the bad, and the utterly fascinating, explained with unprecedented clarity. Earth, born in a nuclear explosion, is a radioactive planet; without radiation, life would not exist.
Robert Peter Gale, Eric Lax, 2013
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An Introduction to Atmospheric Radiation
This book describes interactions between the atmosphere and radiation.
Kuo-Nan Liou, 2002
8
Radiation
This book looks at the many different types of radiation. Find out where radiation comes from, why it is important, and how it can be extremely dangerous. Book jacket.
Mark Pettigrew, 2004
9
Handbook of Radiation Oncology: Basic Principles and ...
Whether you are a practicing radiation oncologist or a student of medicine, nursing, physics, dosimetry, or therapy, this handbook is a valuable resource covering the issues most pertinent to patients undergoing radiation therapy.
Bruce G. Haffty, Lynn D. Wilson, 2009
10
Applied Radiation Chemistry: Radiation Processing
Applied Radiation Chemistry takes a long hard look at the entire field of radiation processing: its history, the current state of technology, level of use, controversial applications, and promising developments.
Robert J. Woods, Alexei K. Pikaev, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RADIATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term radiation is used in the context of the following news items.
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New Study Questions Use of Whole-Brain Radiation to Treat Cancer
CHICAGO—Using whole-brain radiation to treat cancer that has spread to the brain is a treatment that for many patients is worse than the disease, a new study ... «Wall Street Journal, May 15»
2
13 Workers Exposed To Radiation At N.M. Nuclear Waste Dump
The plant's safety systems quickly kicked in: The air from inside the underground facility was sucked through a series of filters designed to catch radiation before ... «NPR, Feb 14»
3
Radiation Levels Fall after Nuclear Waste Leak in New Mexico
Radiation levels within and around the United States' only deep-underground nuclear waste facility continue to drop, nearly two weeks after a mysterious leak ... «Scientific American, Feb 14»
4
Mexico men detained over Mexico radiation truck robbery
"None are showing immediate signs of radiation poisoning," said Mr Noble. They have been discharged by doctors but have been handed over to Mexican ... «BBC News, Dec 13»
5
Radiation levels hit new high near Fukushima water tanks
Radiation levels around tanks storing contaminated water at Japan's crippled Fukushima nuclear plant have risen by a fifth to a new high, officials say. «BBC News, Sep 13»
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Fukushima radiation levels 18 times higher than previously thought
Radiation near a pipe connecting two other tanks had been measured at 230 ... the workers carried dosimeters to measure their exposure to radiation, and some ... «The Guardian, Sep 13»
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What is radiation and how dangerous is it?
But if the reactor becomes badly damaged - as happened in Fukushima in Japan in 2011 - radiation can escape and become dangerous to the environment. «CBBC Newsround, Aug 13»
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How Radiation in Space Poses a Threat to Human Exploration …
Radiation in space takes the form of subatomic particles from the sun as well as from sources in the Milky Way galaxy and beyond. These high-speed particles ... «Space.com, May 13»
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Fukushima Watch: Food Exports Still Restricted by Radiation Fears
That's because the U.S. is one of 44 countries and regions that still haven't lifted all restrictions on food imports from Japan due to worries about radiation in the ... «Wall Street Journal, Mar 13»
10
Report: Fukushima's radiation damaged more souls than bodies
As Fukushima Daiichi unraveled in global public view with fire, explosions and radioactive emissions for weeks, people living nearby were exposed to radiation ... «CNN, Feb 13»

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