irradiate

/ɪˈreɪdiˌeɪt/
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Other forms: irradiated; irradiating; irradiates

Definitions of irradiate
  1. verb
    expose to radiation
    “irradiate food”
    synonyms: ray
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    types:
    bombard
    direct high energy particles or radiation against
    type of:
    process, treat
    subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
  2. verb
    cast rays of light upon
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    type of:
    lighten, lighten up
    become lighter
  3. verb
    give spiritual insight to; in religion
    synonyms: enlighten
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    type of:
    prophesy, vaticinate
    predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
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