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Definition irradiate in British English

irradiate verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪˈreɪdieɪt/
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1.1

to use radiation on something as a medical treatment, for example in order to destroy cancer cells

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2

to shine light on something and make it brighter

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Definition irradiate in British English