Radiation
01
energy transmitted through space or matter in the form of waves or particles
Exempel
Radio antennas transmit radiation across long distances.
02
the act or process of spreading outward from a central point
Exempel
Sound radiation from the speaker filled the auditorium.
03
the medical treatment of disease, especially cancer, using controlled exposure to radioactive substances or energy
Exempel
Radiation beams targeted only the affected tissue.
04
a fan-like arrangement of nerve fibers that connect different regions of the brain
Exempel
Neurosurgeons must avoid critical brain radiation during surgery.
05
the expansion of a species into new habitats
Exempel
Radiation of finches across the archipelago illustrates evolution in action.
06
the spontaneous emission of particles or electromagnetic rays from radioactive substances
Exempel
Scientists measure radiation to study radioactive isotopes.
07
illness resulting from exposure to ionizing radiation, with symptoms ranging from nausea to death depending on dosage
Exempel
Symptoms of radiation include vomiting and hair loss.
Lexikalt Träd
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