irradiated

CEFRB2

/ˌɪˈreɪdiˌeɪtɪd/

adjective · verb

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  1. 01

    adjective

    Exposed to radiation or treated with radiant energy.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Emitted outwards from a centre like rays.

Examples

  • The clinic used irradiated equipment to ensure sterility.

  • The food was irradiated to kill bacteria and extend shelf life.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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Parts of speech
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Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Having rays; radiant.

  2. Having been exposed to radiation (as for example by imaging, food-safety sterilization, or a nuclear blast).

verb

Extra meaning

  1. simple past and past participle of irradiate

More examples

In context

  • The material was irradiated to test its durability.

  • Per Fess, Or, and Argent, a Rose irradiated Gules, therefrom issuant two Griphons' heads addorsed Sable. William Barlow.

  • A Lion of England imperially crowned, between three roses gules in chief, and as many argent in base, barbed, seeded, and irradiated or […]

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