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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

shielding

/ˈʃiːldɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does shielding mean?

noun, verb

The act of protecting or defending something, or a device that absorbs or blocks electromagnetic radiation. The act of protecting or defending something, or a device that absorbs or blocks electromagnetic radiation.

Example

"The shielding on the satellite helped to block out the intense solar radiation."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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