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irradiation

Syllabification: (ir·ra·di·a·tion)
Pronunciation: /iˌrādēˈāSHən/
Definition of irradiation

noun

  • 1the process or fact of irradiating or being irradiated.
  • 2 Optics the apparent extension of the edges of an illuminated object seen against a dark background.

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