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irradiate

/ɪˈreɪdiːeɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does irradiate mean?

verb

To give off or emit rays of light, heat, or other forms of energy; to expose to radiation. To spread or extend something, such as light, heat, or an influence, over a particular area or through a particular medium.

Example

"The sun irradiates the earth with its warm rays."

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