radiation

• Существительное, обозначающее испускание или передачу энергии в виде волн или частиц, часто связанное с ядерными процессами, электромагнитными волнами или радиоактивным распадом.

A noun referring to the emission or transmission of energy in the form of waves or particles, often associated with nuclear processes, electromagnetic waves, or radioactive decay.

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1. Energy emissionB2formalscientific

   The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles that cause ionization.

   Излучение

   • The sun emits radiation that is essential for life on Earth.
   • Scientists measure radiation levels near nuclear power plants.
   • Exposure to high levels of radiation can be harmful to health.

   Синонимыemanationemission

2. Medical treatmentB2formalmedical

   The use of high-energy radiation, such as X-rays or gamma rays, to treat diseases like cancer.

   Облучение

   • The patient underwent radiation therapy for her tumor.
   • Doctors carefully target the radiation to minimize damage to healthy tissue.
   • Radiation treatment can have side effects like fatigue.

   Синонимыirradiationradiation therapyradiotherapyx-ray therapy

3. Heat transferB2formalscientific

   The transfer of heat energy through space by electromagnetic waves, without requiring a medium.

   Излучение

   • Heat from the sun reaches the Earth by radiation.
   • A campfire warms you through radiation.
   • Thermal radiation is emitted by all objects above absolute zero.