B2noun 3K

Radiation

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃn/"]/

Meaning of Radiation

powerful and very dangerous rays that are sent out from radioactive substances

In simple words: Energy that comes from a source and travels through space.

Radiation in a sentence

• high **levels/doses of radiation** that damage cells
• the link between exposure to radiation and childhood cancer
• a radiation leak from a nuclear power station
• radiation sickness
• the radiations emitted by radium
• Nuclear testing has exposed millions of people to radiation.
• The counter showed high levels of radiation.
• ultraviolet radiation
• electromagnetic radiation from power lines
• The ozone layer absorbs solar radiation.

How to use Radiation

Used in scientific contexts, especially in medicine and nuclear energy. Avoid using in casual conversations unless discussing health or science.

Grammar pattern

radiation + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'radio' which also relates to energy and waves.

Related words

Collocations with Radiation

• background
• low-level
• damaging
• dose
• emit
• give off
• absorb
• leak
• leak out
• sickness
• dose
• level
• radiation from
• levels of radiation
• background
• low-level
• damaging
• dose
• emit
• give off
• absorb
• leak
• leak out
• sickness
• dose
• level
• radiation from
• levels of radiation
• background
• low-level
• damaging
• dose
• emit
• give off
• absorb
• leak
• leak out
• sickness
• dose
• level
• radiation from
• levels of radiation

Synonyms for Radiation

• radiant energy
• nuclear energy
• energy emission

Opposites of Radiation

• absorption
• shielding

Common mistakes with Radiation

• Confused with 'radiant' regarding light.
• Used inappropriately in non-scientific discussions.
• Omitted context when discussing types of radiation.

Frequently asked questions about Radiation

What does Radiation mean?

Energy that comes from a source and travels through space.

What is the definition of Radiation?

powerful and very dangerous rays that are sent out from radioactive substances

How do you use Radiation in a sentence?

high **levels/doses of radiation** that damage cells

Can you give another example of Radiation?

the link between exposure to radiation and childhood cancer

What are synonyms for Radiation?

Common alternatives include radiant energy, nuclear energy, energy emission.

What is the opposite of Radiation?

Opposite meanings include absorption, shielding.

What words go with Radiation?

It commonly pairs with background, low-level, damaging, dose, emit, give off, absorb, leak, leak out, sickness, dose, level, radiation from, levels of radiation, background, low-level, damaging, dose, emit, give off, absorb, leak, leak out, sickness, dose, level, radiation from, levels of radiation, background, low-level, damaging, dose, emit, give off, absorb, leak, leak out, sickness, dose, level, radiation from, levels of radiation.

What are common mistakes when using Radiation?

Confused with 'radiant' regarding light. Used inappropriately in non-scientific discussions. Omitted context when discussing types of radiation.

How do you pronounce Radiation?

US: /["/ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌreɪdiˈeɪʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Radiation?

Used in scientific contexts, especially in medicine and nuclear energy. Avoid using in casual conversations unless discussing health or science.

What CEFR level is Radiation?

"Radiation" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.