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radiation

/ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does radiation mean?

noun

The process in which energy is transmitted in the form of electromagnetic waves, or the emission of such waves from a source, such as the sun or a radioactive substance. Radiation can also refer to the emission of high-energy particles, such as alpha, beta, or gamma rays.

Example

"The hospital took precautions to minimize radiation exposure to patients undergoing medical imaging tests."

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