Radiation
/rˌeɪdiˈeɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) The shooting forth of anything from a point or surface, like diverging rays of light.
Sentence Examples
After being exposed to a large amount of radiation, vomiting and diarrhea will start quickly.
It's evident that human behaviour is more dangerous for the environment than radiation.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Workers at the nuclear plant wore protective suits to shield themselves from harmful ____.