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1.NounAn act of irradiating, or state of being irradiated.
a process of sterilization whereby radiation is passed through a bag containing food, utensils, etc., to sterilize the contents.
Synonym of radiotherapy.
2.Nouna process of sterilization whereby radiation is passed through a bag containing food, utensils, etc., to sterilize the contents.
3.NounSynonym of radiotherapy.
4.Nounillumination; irradiance; brilliance.
5.Nounmental light or illumination.
6.NounThe apparent enlargement of a bright object seen upon a dark ground, due to the fact that the portions of the retina around the image are stimulated by the intense light; as when a dark spot on a white ground appears smaller, or a white spot on a dark ground larger, than it really is, especially when a little out of focus.