radiation

radiazione, radiazione radioattiva

Energia emessa da materiali radioattivi, che può danneggiare gli esseri viventi o essere usata nelle cure mediche.

In inglese semplice: Energy released by radioactive materials that can damage living things or be used in medical treatment.

• The workers were exposed to radiation.
• She received radiation treatment for cancer.
• Thick walls protect staff from harmful radiation.

Espressioni comuni: radiation exposure, radiation treatment, radiation sickness, a radiation leak

radiazione, irraggiamento

Energia che si propaga nello spazio o nella materia sotto forma di onde o particelle minuscole.

In inglese semplice: Energy travelling through space or materials as waves or tiny particles.

• The sun gives off radiation.
• Dark surfaces absorb more heat radiation.
• Scientists measure the radiation emitted by distant stars.

Espressioni comuni: solar radiation, heat radiation, electromagnetic radiation, emit radiation

irradiazione, emanazione

Diffusione di qualcosa verso l’esterno a partire da un centro o da una superficie.

In inglese semplice: The spreading of something outwards from a central point or surface.

• The radiation of joy filled the room.
• He sensed a radiation of love from the audience.
• The drawing shows the outward radiation of lines from a centre.

Come si usa: radiation of something from something (She felt a radiation of warmth from the welcoming crowd.)

Sinonimi: emanation, outward spread

Espressioni comuni: radiation of love, outward radiation, radiation of warmth