shielding

• Nom désignant l'action ou le matériau utilisé pour protéger contre les dangers, les radiations ou les interférences électromagnétiques, par exemple une barrière de plomb ou de béton contre les rayonnements nucléaires, ou un treillis métallique pour les équipements électroniques.

A noun referring to the act or material used to protect against harm, radiation, or electromagnetic interference, such as a barrier of lead or concrete for nuclear decay or a metal mesh for electronic equipment.

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1. Protection from harmB2formal

   The act of protecting someone or something from danger, injury, or unwanted influence.

   protection

   • The bodyguard was responsible for the shielding of the VIP.
   • Parents often engage in shielding their children from negative influences.
   • The shielding of witnesses is crucial in high-profile cases.

   Synonymesbulwarkcoverdefenseguardprotectionscreenshelter

   Antonymesexposurevulnerability

2. Radiation barrierC1formalscientific

   A barrier made of materials like lead or concrete designed to block or reduce radiation emitted during nuclear decay.

   Blindage antiradiations

   • The nuclear reactor is surrounded by thick concrete shielding.
   • Lead shielding is used to protect workers from X-ray exposure.
   • The design of the shielding must meet strict safety standards.

   Synonymesbarrierprotectionscreenshield

   Antonymesexposure

3. Electromagnetic shieldC1formaltechnical

   An arrangement of metal mesh or plates designed to protect electronic equipment from external electromagnetic interference.

   blindage électromagnétique

   • The circuit board is enclosed in a metal shielding to prevent interference.
   • Proper shielding is essential for sensitive medical devices.
   • The technician installed additional shielding around the communication equipment.

   Synonymesscreenscreeningshield

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de protéger ou de défendre quelqu'un ou quelque chose contre un danger, une menace ou une influence indésirable, ou de couvrir pour empêcher tout contact ou toute intrusion.

A verb used to indicate the act of protecting or defending someone or something from harm, danger, or unwanted influence.

1. Protect from harmB1formal

   To protect, hide, or conceal someone or something from danger or harm.

   Protéger contre le danger

   • The mother shielded her child from the rain with an umbrella.
   • He shielded his eyes from the bright sunlight.
   • The new policy aims to shield consumers from fraudulent practices.

   Synonymescoverdefendguardprotectsafeguardscreenshelter

   Antonymesendangerexposeimperiljeopardize

2. Suppress a thought or feelingB2informal

   To hold back or conceal a thought or feeling about something.

   Réprimer une pensée ou un sentiment

   • She shielded her true emotions during the difficult conversation.
   • He tried to shield his disappointment with a smile.
   • They shielded their doubts about the plan from the team.

   Synonymesbottle upburyconcealhidehold backrepressrestrainsmotherstiflesuppress