💡irradiate

verb
/ɪˈreɪdieɪt/

Meaning

to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten

Example Sentences

The scientist used a lamp to irradiate the sample.

Synonyms

illuminate, light, radiate, brighten, expose

Antonyms

darken, shade

Collocations

irradiate the area, irradiate food, irradiate cells

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