English / word
radiation
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles.; The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.
the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving particles
In context
01
The ozone layer protects us from harmful solar radiation.
02
Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.
Synonyms
emission,energy,exposure
Antonyms
retention,protection,shielding
Collocations
solar radiation,radiation exposure,radiation therapy